FEU Tamaraws opens UAAP Season 73 with a win over Defending champs Ateneo Blue Eagles

Tournament favorite FEU Tamaraws is off to a great headstart with a close win over the defending champs Ateneo Blue Eagles 72 - 69 in the second day of the UAAP Season 73 Men's Senior Basketball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum.

RR Garcia carried the scoring cudgels for the FEU Tamaraws the entire game complemented by the crucial hustle plays of Reil Cervantes, Exeminiano and Aldrech Ramos.

Three-peat seeking defending champion Ateneo Blue Eagles still look formidable despite the graduation of big men Hussaini and Baclao. They were only one shot, a short stab by Niko Salva , from sending the game to overtime.

I haven't seen the other teams but I am picking FEU to finally win it all this UAAP Season 73. This season is hosted by the De La Salle University and formally opened yesterday at the Araneta Coliseum.

Some weeks back, I planned to watch the opening ceremonies together with Sab who will be accompanying his brother an Atenean. But we were not able to do so because of work. I almost missed today's game.

Hopefully, I can watch as many games as possible and be able to watch at least one live game. The second round match between the FEU Tamaraws and Ateneo Blue Eagles would be a perfect gift to myself.