If Ateneo wants to keep its UAAP Final Four hopes alive, the Blue Eagles must sweep their last two games, starting with a crucial matchup against the Adamson Soaring Falcons.
Ateneo aims to keep its season alive as the Blue Eagles clash with fellow playoff hopeful Adamson Soaring Falcons in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday, November 23, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Game time is set at 1:30 p.m., with the game also available on the Pilipinas Live app.
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The Katipunan-based squad suffered a significant setback in their Final Four aspirations after a 75-79 loss to the defending champion UP Fighting Maroons.
Despite holding a 16-point lead early, Ateneo couldn’t close it out, falling to their second consecutive loss and dropping to 5-7.
Jared Bahay led the Blue Eagles with 21 points, while Kymani Ladi contributed 17 points and eight rebounds.
Ateneo now faces a make-or-break stretch, with must-win games against Adamson and rivals DLSU Green Archers in their final two to keep their postseason hopes alive.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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