UAAP Board overturns Badolato’s FEU-NU decision

MANILA, Philippines – The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Board on Friday, September 7, overturned UAAP basketball commission Ato Badolato’s decision to uphold Far Eastern University (FEU)’s controversial 77-75 win over National University (NU).

The decision means FEU will lose a ‘win’ in its record, while NU will have one loss removed off its record — as if the game never happened.

Rumors about the Board’s decision circulated on Twitter Friday afternoon. FEU athletics director Mark Molina confirmed the rumors via Twitter.

Mark Molina @marqmolina

Unprecedented decision by the UAAP Board to overrule Commish. FEU-NU Replay on September 23.

7 Sep 12

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The Tamaraws and Bulldogs are set to meet again on September 23 (Sunday), according to Molina, to settle the issue once and for all.

On September 2, the Tamaraws won over the Bulldogs with a last-minute shot by RR Garcia. Court officials ruled that Garcia’s shot counted, since he managed to release the ball with a tenth of a second left in the game.

NU filed a protest the day after the loss, which was denied by Badolato two days after.

As of September 7, FEU stands at 7-3, placing them at solo 3rd in the league. NU, meanwhile, is at 5th with a 6-4 record. -Rappler.com

UP’s Chris Ball cleared to play

MANILA, Philippines – University of the Philippines (UP) fans can now breathe easier.

On Wednesday, August 29, the Fighting Maroons’ lone first round win was upheld by the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) board, after the team fulfilled the eligibility requirements of foreign player Chris Ball.

Over the weekend, it was reported that the Maroons were in danger of having their first-round games forfeited after they failed to meet the UAAP board’s original deadline.

Ball failed to submit his Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR), a requirement for all foreign players of the UAAP.

The Maroons were given until the first round to submit Ball’s ACR.

Although the Maroons were unable to submit Ball’s ACR before the first round ended on August 24, 2012, his papers were approved on August 14, 2012, clearing State U of eligibility issues, UAAP secretary-treasurer Junel Baculi was quoted as saying.

Cris Ball is eligible. UP’s first win upheld. ACR approved before 1st round ended. — UAAP secretary-treasurer Junel Baculi. #UAAP75

— UAAP Season 75 (@UAAPSeason75) August 29, 2012

ACR: This is to certify that Matthew Christian Ball… has been registered… pursuant to the provisions of Section 4 of RA 562. #UAAP75

— UAAP Season 75 (@UAAPSeason75) August 29, 2012

 

View the board’s decision in full, as tweeted by the UAAP’s official Twitter account:

“@andyyylau: UAAP Board Decision on the appeal of UP re: Mr. Matthew Christian Ball#UAAP75 #UAAP twitter.com/AndyyyLau/stat…”

— UAAP Season 75 (@UAAPSeason75) August 29, 2012

-Rappler.com