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UAAP87 MBB - ATENEO-2068

Kennedy Caacbay

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1731502479524UAAP87 MBB - ATENEO-2068.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The Ateneo Blue Eagles. <em>UAAP Media</em></span></span></span>MANILA, Philippines<strong> (UPDATED) </strong>– Also-ran Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) snapped its three-game skid at the expense of Final Four-seeking University of the East (UE), 71-67, in the UAAP Season 87 men&#x27;s basketball tournament on Wednesday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.</div><p>Big man Precious Momowei couldn&#x27;t play for UE after he was slapped with a one-game suspension following two unsportsmanlike fouls in their game against UST last Saturday.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/11/12/ues-precious-momowei-to-serve-1-game-suspension-vs-ateneo-1618"><strong>READ: UAAP: UE&#x27;s Precious Momowei to serve 1-game suspension vs. Ateneo</strong></a></div><p>Despite their botched bid for a playoff spot, coach Tab Baldwin said they are fighting for the Ateneo name and community as the elimination round nears its conclusion.</p><p>&quot;I think there is more than just pride to play for — there’s the uniform that we wear. And trying to live up to the standards that are expected of us by our community, by our teammates, and by ourselves — maybe that part is pride,&quot; Baldwin said.</p><p>The Blue Eagles almost squandered their lead which earlier ballooned to 15 as the Red Warriors unleashed a late rally. However, Jared Bahay had other things in mind, unleashing five points during crunch time for a 69-67 separation.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/10/2/uaap-ue-beats-ateneo-for-first-time-since-2015-2100"><strong>READ: UAAP: UE beats Ateneo for the first time since 2015</strong></a></div><p>UE&#x27;s Rain Maga had a chance to send the game to overtime, but he suffered a sorry miss at the basket. Sean Quitevis later on nailed the game-sealing free throws after a duty foul from UE, making it a two-possession game at 71-67.</p><p>&quot;[The players feel] that every game is important. We didn’t want to disrespect our opponent by saying that this game doesn’t matter to us. It mattered a lot to us,&quot; said Baldwin.</p><p>Andrew Bongo and Shawn Tuano had 15 and 13 for the Ateneo firepower, respectively, while Bahay concluded the game with 11 points.</p><p>Maga paced the sliding UE side, registering 15 points, while Devin Fikes collected 10 rebounds and nine points.</p><p>The Katipunan-based cagers are now at 4-9 before facing Adamson University (AdU), while UE still has a chance to clinch a playoff spot at 6-7, now tied with the Growling Tigers.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>The Scores:</strong></div><p><strong>ATENEO 71</strong> – Bongo 15, Tuano 13, Koon 12, Bahay 11, Lazaro 11, Espinosa 5, Quitevis 2, Porter 2, Ong 0, Gamber 0, Espina 0.</p><p><strong>UE 67</strong> – Maga 15, Abate 11, Fikes 9, Lingolingo 8, Galang 8, J. Cruz-Dumont 6, Wilson 4, Spandonis 3, H. Cruz-Dumont 2, Malaga 1, Mulingtapang 0.</p><p><strong>Quarterscores:</strong> 21-16, 40-31, 55-51, 71-67.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hqvdM_Zzg2M??si=Gvv2hB1N7-HPAVFp&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Also-ran Ateneo de Manila University snapped its three-game skid at the expense of Final 4-seeking University of the East, 71-67, in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament on Wednesday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.</p>

Also-ran Ateneo de Manila University snapped its three-game skid at the expense of Final 4-seeking University of the East, 71-67, in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament on Wednesday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.

UAAP: Ateneo fends off Momowei-less UE to snap 3-game skid

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UAAP: Ateneo fends off Momowei-less UE to snap 3-game skid

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published November 13, 2024 09:05 PM PHT

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Updated November 14, 2024 02:27 AM PHT

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