November 05, 2025

Kacey Dela Rosa, Ateneo out to bolster Final Four bid in UAAP Season 88

Kacey Dela Rosa, Ateneo out to bolster Final Four bid in UAAP Season 88
Reigning two-time MVP Kacey Dela Rosa and the Ateneo Blue Eagles aim for their seventh win of the UAAP women’s basketball season against UE. | Photo: The UAAP

The Ateneo Blue Eagles aim to bolster their Final Four bid in taking on the winless UE Lady Warriors in the UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball tournament on Wednesday, November 5, at the Mall of Asia Arena. 

Gametime is at 12:00 p.m.

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Ateneo currently sits third at 6–3 behind playoff-bound UST (9–0) and defending champion NU (9–1). 

With two semifinal berths already clinched, the Blue Eagles are in a strong position to secure one of the remaining two spots, especially following an 82–70 bounce-back win over the FEU Lady Tamaraws. 

Reigning two-time MVP Kacey Dela Rosa delivered a dominant 21-point, 23-rebound double-double in that wire-to-wire victory, adding three blocks and three assists. 

The win helped Ateneo create a two-game cushion over FEU (4–5) for solo third place in the eight-team standings.

With UE standing in their way, a victory would move the Blue Eagles closer to a playoff spot while completing a season sweep of the Lady Warriors.

(With reports from Pao Ambat)

[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.]

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