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Ateneo: It is all about heart.

Asia Africa Intelligence Wire

| October 06, 2002 | COPYRIGHT 2003 Financial Times Ltd. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

(From Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Byline: Dennis Eroa

''IT'S ALL about heart."

Thus did coach Joel Banal sum up Ateneo's season-long uphill struggle which climaxed last night in a fairy-tale ending that turned arch-rival La Salle's title dream into a nightmare.

It did not come easy for the Blue Eagles. Time seemed to stand still as they endured wave after wave of counter-attack by the Green Archers with the poise they rarely displayed this year.

When the smoke cleared at the Araneta Coliseum, Ateneo stood victorious, 77-70.

"The players wanted it more than anybody else," said Banal, who took over the Eagles this year and guided them through a most …

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