Struggling Ateneo eyes a long-awaited bounce back win at the expense of a still winless UE Red Warriors in round 2 of UAAP Season 88.
Waki Espina and the Ateneo Blue Eagles will try to end a frustrating five-game losing skid when they clash with the still-winless UE Red Warriors in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday, November 5.
Gametime is 2 p.m. at the Mall of Asia Arena.
The Blue Eagles (4–5), who started the season strong with four consecutive wins, are now fighting to stay in Final Four contention after their last victory came a month ago on October 5.
Ateneo is looking for a bounce-back win following a 50-66 loss to NU and hopes to recapture the form that made them early contenders.
Espina aims to redeem himself after a quiet three-point outing in their last game, while second-year playmaker Jared Bahay is expected to provide leadership and stability.
Head coach Tab Baldwin’s squad will need to sharpen its execution on both ends to avoid a sixth straight defeat.
UE (0–9), meanwhile, welcomes the return of Wello Lingolingo after serving a three-game suspension.
The Red Warriors are determined to end their winless run and gain revenge for their close 62–60 first-round loss to Ateneo.
With both teams under pressure to deliver, the matchup promises intensity — one side chasing redemption, the other searching for survival.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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