For the second time in eight days, the Ateneo Blue Eagles clash with NU, looking to snap a four-game skid and redeem themselves from their opening-round loss to the Bulldogs in UAAP Season 88.
Ateneo is eager to finally end a four-game slide as the Blue Eagles take on the no. 1 NU Bulldogs in round 2 of the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday, October 26 at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.
Game time is at 1:30 p.m.
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Now at 4-4, the Blue Eagles sit in joint-fifth with Adamson, just outside the Final Four picture.
Despite the return of playmaker Jared Bahay, Ateneo absorbed a 75-68 loss to the hard-charging FEU Tamaraws in its last outing.
Dom Escobar Escobar spearheaded the Blue Eagles with 15 points, nine rebounds, and six while Waki Espina added 12 markers.
Bahay played limited minutes and managed to finish with just three points and three assists.
As they face the Bulldogs anew, the Blue Eagles are determined to snap their skid — and gain redemption after a 71-66 overtime defeat to the same NU squad last time out.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]