Ateneo seeks back-to-back wins as the Blue Eagles take on the Adamson Lady Falcons in the UAAP Season 88 women's basketball tournament.
Ateneo couldn’t have asked for a better start.
Fresh off a commanding win on opening day, the Blue Eagles now look to prove that their wings are only beginning to spread as they take on the Adamson Lady Falcons in UAAP Season 88 action Sunday, Sept. 28, at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Game time is set for 7:00 p.m.
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The Blue Eagles soared past the UE Lady Warriors, 81-52, behind reigning two-time MVP Kacey Dela Rosa and her dominant outing of 29 points, nine rebounds, five steals, and four blocks.
Ateneo broke the game open with a blistering 24-9 second quarter and never looked back for a 29-point rout.
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Nigerian center Sarah Makanjoula backed Dela Rosa with a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Kate Cancio added 11 points off the bench.
Now, head coach LA Mumar’s squad braces for a scrappy Adamson side eager to bounce back as the Blue Eagles go for a 2-0 mark.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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