The Ateneo Blue Eagles attempt to fan their UAAP Final Four hopes against the streaking UP Fighting Maroons targeting a twice-to-beat bonus.
Jared Bahay and the Ateneo Blue Eagles will battle to keep their Final Four hopes alive when they take on the surging UP Fighting Maroons on Wednesday, November 19, at 4:30 p.m. at the Mall of Asia Arena in UAAP Season 88 action.
At 5–6, Ateneo is in dangerous territory and cannot afford another slip-up.
Bahay, who struggled with a cold shooting night in their loss to UST — finishing with seven points, five rebounds, six assists, and two steals — will look to bounce back and steady the Blue Eagles in this rivalry matchup.
Ateneo will need renewed focus and execution as they challenge a UP squad sitting at 9–3, winners of five straight, and eyeing a twice-to-beat semis incentive.
UP skipper Gerry Abadiano is coming off a standout 16-point outing and will once again power the defending champions’ efforts.
For Ateneo, this game is more than a rivalry bout — it’s a battle to stay alive in the Final Four race.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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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.]