Teng, Brondial lead weekly awardees

MANILA, Philippines - UST’s Jeric Teng was named the Master Best Player of the Week (May 27-June 1) in the Filoil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup.

Teng, the Growling Tigers’ graduating captain, led UST to a nail-biting 76-75 finish over Emilio Aguinaldo College for their fifth win in eight matches. That win solidified their third seed slot for the quarterfinals of the tournament. Teng paced all scorers with 27 points to go with six rebounds, four assists, two steals and three blocks.

Adamson’s 6’5” fourth year forward-center Rodney Brondial was also named the Gatorade Defensive Player for the Week after he collectively chalked up 25 rebounds and two steals in a 79-78 win over the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta and in a 75-68 loss to San Beda College.