Reeling from a shocking loss to Adamson, the Ateneo Blue Eagles look to bounce back and head into the playoffs on a high—if they can get past rival La Salle in the UAAP women’s basketball tournament.
Playoff-bound Ateneo looks to close its eliminations campaign on a high as the Blue Eagles tangle with rival La Salle in the UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Game time is at 7:00 p.m., with the game also available on Pilipinas Live.
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With the no. 3 seed already secured, Ateneo hopes to carry a winning momentum heading into the postseason.
The Blue Eagles are coming off a stunning 71–77 loss to the Adamson Lady Falcons — their second defeat in their last three outings.
Ateneo trailed by as many as 15 points in the final frame, but mounted a late comeback that ultimately fell short.
Reigning two-time MVP Kacey Dela Rosa ended up with a double-double, posting 18 points and 13 rebounds to pace the Blue Eagles but she committed seven of the team’s 26 turnovers.
Hannah Lopez added 14, while Nigerian center Sarah Makanjuola recorded her own double-double of 11 markers and 12 boards.
A victory over La Salle would give Ateneo a crucial lift heading into the semifinals and allow the Blue Eagles to match last season’s win total.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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