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Due to unfortunate and likely accidental circumstances, UE’s Precious Momowei will again sit out an Ateneo matchup after incurring two unsportsmanlike fouls that left two UST players bloodied
MANILA, Philippines – UE star center Precious Momowei just can’t catch a break.
Two years to the day of his first controversial suspension that disqualified him from UAAP men’s basketball awards, the Nigerian big man will again go through another one-game ban after the league upheld its rule that having two unsportsmanlike fouls and a subsequent ejection will merit a suspension.
He will now sit out the Red Warriors’ all-important match with also-ran Ateneo on Wednesday, November 13, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.
Momowei got his penalties last Saturday, November 9, after a pair of unfortunate clashes with UST players Mo Tounkara and Gelo Crisostomo, who both got bloodied through likely accidental swipes. The Growling Tigers eventually won, 76-67, boosting their rickety Final Four bid.
The former UAAP Rookie of the Year personally apologized to UST players and coaches for his actions after the game, which was positively met in the opposing locker room.
Momowei’s remorse and the likely incidental nature of his fouls, however, will not stop him from once again sitting out an important match and being disqualified from season awards for the second straight year. – Rappler.com
