Emotions Run High as Benilde-LSGH Falls in NCAA Finals Opener, Coach Ritualo Defends Players' Passion
Source: news.source.gmanetwork_ph
In the first game of the NCAA Season 100 juniors basketball finals, Benilde-LSGH lost to the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA Junior Altas with a score of 100-96. Coach Renren Ritualo emphasized that emotions are a natural part of basketball, defending his players' emotional displays during the game. Key players Arle Podador and Guillian Quines faced fouls, impacting the team's performance. Despite the loss, Ritualo remains proud of his team's resilience and passion, looking forward to Game 2.
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Benilde-LSGH lost Game 1 of the NCAA Season 100 juniors basketball finals to the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA Junior Altas.
Coach Renren Ritualo defended the emotional displays of his players, stating that emotions are part of the game.
Key player Arle Podador was ejected due to a disqualifying foul, and Guillian Quines received a technical foul for taunting.
Despite the setbacks, Ritualo praised his team's resilience and passion, particularly highlighting Quines' performance.
Ritualo criticized the technical foul on Quines, arguing that showing emotion should not be penalized in basketball.
The team is preparing for Game 2, aiming to extend the series and fight for the championship.
