Lady Patriots reign as champions; Patriots secure bronze in DCCAA Basketball Finals
Lady Patriots reign as basketball champions
Dominating on both ends of the court, the DLSU-D Lady Patriots enthroned the Dasmariñas City Collegiate Athletic Association (DCCAA) Basketball 2024 crown with a 69-40 victory over Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas (PCU-D) Dolphins. Meanwhile, the men’s team secured the bronze with a commanding 112-66 win over the Asian Institute of Science and Technology (AISAT) Titans last November 28, Thursday, at the Ugnayang La Salle (ULS).
The Lady Patriots dominated early in the match by outscoring Dolphins (14-5) in the first quarter, placing the opposing team under visible pressure as they continuously struggled to break through the well-executed defensive schemes of DLSU-D.
During the second quarter, the Lady Patriots extended their lead to 29-17, with Jonalyn Bongalos emerging as the standout player by scoring the most points and showcasing her offensive prowess against the opposing team.
Eula Atienza prevailed in the third quarter through leading DLSU-D’s offensive surge, while tensions escalated with a technical foul on PCU-D’s end which allowed the Lady Patriots to capitalize on the momentum and extend their lead decisively until the end of the quarter.
The Lady Patriots reigned the match, 69-40, driven by an exceptional all-around performance from Finals MVP and mythical five player Eula Atienza, who solidified her role as the catalyst for DLSU-D’s championship run; while Manicel Solomon was also awarded as part of the league’s 2024 mythical five.
In addition to emphasizing the Lady Patriots’ supremacy on the court, the triumph also highlights their growth and success as a formidable team in the competition.
Patriots secure bronze in DCCAA men’s
Completing the University’s basketball winning streak, the DLSU-D Patriots also delivered an assertive performance at the ULS, overpowering AISAT Titans by 112-66, with a display of offensive and defensive firepower to secure the bronze medal in the DCCAA Men’s Basketball 2024.
Both teams exchanged baskets early in the competition, but the Patriots quickly found their rhythm—capping the first quarter with a buzzer-beating three-pointer, increasing their advantage to 31-21.
Their outstanding performance propelled the team to widen their lead in the second quarter, 53-33, reflecting their mastery in both ends of the court.
By the third quarter, the Patriots were firing on each hoop, widening their lead to 85-45, with a relentless scoring assault when even bench players sustained the high intensity, leaving the opposition struggling to keep up.
Through a great combination of skillful offense and solid defense, the Patriots sealed the last quarter with a commanding 112-66 victory, securing their spot as the DCCAA Men’s Basketball second runner-up.
