He ultimately deflected credit to his teammates.
When it rains, it defintely pours for Rey Remogat.
Remogat gave that idiomatic expression a whole new meaning as the shifty guard dropped a career-high 34 points in the UE Red Warriors' 87-86 overtime win over FEU Tamaraws in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday.
Asked about his explosion after the match at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, the bucket-getter had a simple explanation.
“Nung naramdaman ko na medyo nakaka-shoot ako kahit alanganining tira, tinuloy-tuloy ko lang. Tiwala lang kay Lord, sa sarii ko, at sa system namin,” Remogat told UAAP Varsity Channel after the game.
“Fini-feel ko lang kung rhythm ko o hindi. Pag hindi, humahanap ako ng pwedeng pasahan, pwedeng gawan ng play. Fini-feel ko na baka ito chance ko na makaiskor ng mataas.”
Indeed, the UE star, who also had six rebounds and eight assists, didn’t force things and tried to involve his teammates.
Abdul Sawat added 20 points, six rebounds, and five assists for the Red Warriors, who are looking to keep their Final Four bid alive. Precious Momowei chipped in five points and 15 boards.
Remogat ultimately attributed the win to his teammates.
“Siguro kung hindi rin dahil sa kanila hindi makukuha (itong) panalo e. Lagi ko sinasabi sa kanila 'di kaya ng isang tao na manalo sa laro,” he said.
“Sabi ko tulungan tayo dito. Manalo matalo basta sama-sama tayo, stick tayo sa system.”
Both UE and FEU jump right back to action on Wednesday, with UE set to face the league-leading UP Fighting Maroons and FEU going up against the second-running NU Bulldogs.
(MDB)