WATCH: Despite being unable to suit up in Game 3 of the UAAP Finals. UP's Zavier Lucero still had his moment to shine when he came in to attempt a free throw with 0.7 seconds left in the contest. Full story:
Although it pained him to watch helplessly as the Blue Eagles methodically dissected the Maroons before holding off yet another cramming comeback effort, Lucero said farewell to his home with a full heart, nonetheless.
“Obviously, my thoughts are [we] came up short of our goal, but it’ll be one that I remember for the rest of my life,” he said after Ateneo turned back UP, 75-68, to win its fourth championship in five years. “I made great relationships with the guys here, no matter if we won the championship or not, that’s what I’m gonna hold most dear to my heart, the relationships I’ve made, and obviously, the UP community and all the love I’ve felt out here.In a bizarre moment turned magical for UP, Ateneo coaches, players, and staff collectively got a technical foul for storming the court to celebrate too early when there was still 0.
The graduating UP forward was on pace for a Finals MVP-worthy series before tearing his left ACL in Game 2.
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