If Adamson wants to secure its first win streak of UAAP Season 88, the Soaring Falcons must first find a way to stop the red-hot UST Growling Tigers in their first-round matchup.
The Adamson Soaring Falcons look to soar higher as they aim for back-to-back victories in facing the red-hot UST Growling Tigers in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday, October 18 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Serving time is at 4:30 p.m.
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At 2-4 and sitting at no. 6, the Soaring Falcons hope to build momentum and notch their first win streak of the season.
Adamson finally broke free from a three-game skid in their previous outing, surviving a near-collapse against UE.
After squandering a 20-point halftime lead, the Falcons clamped down defensively in the fourth quarter, holding the Red Warriors to just four points to secure a 77-62 victory.
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Ray Allen Torres spearheaded Adamson’s attack with 16 points, Earl Medina chipped in 15 markers, while Cedrick Manzano and Manu Anabo combined for 16 in a balanced attack.
However, the challenge only gets tougher for the Soaring Falcons as they face a UST squad riding a three-game winning streak and sharing the top spot of the league with NU at 5-1.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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