The Adamson Soaring Falcons sustained their winning form, nabbing a third-straight win while extending the UE Red Warriors’ misery in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament.
Adamson showed that its midseason surge is no fluke after a 56-53 victory over the UE Red Warriors, grabbing a share of fifth with Ateneo in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament Saturday, October 25, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Cedrick Manzano finished with a strong double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds to pace the Soaring Falcons, who improved to 4-4 and are just outside looking the Final Four picture.
After UE seized a 50-49 advantage, Adamson countered with a Ronzone three and a Medina jumper to take back the lead, 54-50, with 1:42 remaining.
Matt Erolon then hit two crucial free throws en route to the Soaring Falcons' clinching their first three-game win streak since Season 86.
Precious Momowei registered a 15-point, 13-rebound double-double, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the Red Warriors from sliding to a 0-8 start and their 13th straight loss dating back to last season.
Adamson sets its sights on a fourth straight win when it battles the UST Growling Tigers on Wednesday, October 29, at 2:00 p.m. at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
On the same day and venue, UE looks to finally break through as it clashes with the DLSU Green Archers at 4:30 p.m.
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Pao Ambat earned his journalism degree from Cavite State University in 2022.
Passionate about sports from a young age, he primarily covers the NBA for One Sports, while also assisting in reporting on the PVL, PBA, UAAP, and other leagues.