The Ateneo Blue Eagles attempt to fight another day as they play their biggest game of UAAP Season 88 against rival La Salle.
Dom Escobar and the Ateneo Blue Eagles brace for a win-or-go-home war when they face archrival DLSU Green Archers on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 4:30 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum — with the game available to stream on Pilipinas Live.
At 6–7, Ateneo enters the rivalry game with its season hanging in the balance.
A victory for the Blue Eagles would force at least a playoff for the last Final Four berth, extending their campaign and keeping FEU’s fate intertwined with the result of this heated matchup.
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Escobar will be crucial in Ateneo’s survival bid after a strong performance versus Adamson, where he posted 14 points, five rebounds, two assists, and a block in another must-win setting.
With everything at stake, the Blue Eagles will once again lean on his intensity and shot-making.
La Salle, however, stands as the last—and biggest—obstacle. The Green Archers only need a win to secure the fourth and final semifinal slot outright, which would eliminate both Ateneo and FEU regardless of the earlier UST–FEU result.
The latest chapter of the Ateneo–La Salle rivalry now doubles as the biggest game of the season for both sides — with the Blue Eagles fighting to stay alive and force chaos 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.]