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Adamson catches last Final Four ride
The Adamson Soaring Falcons secured a spot in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball Final Four by defeating the University of the East Red Warriors, 68-55.
This victory marks Adamson's second consecutive playoff appearance and sets them up to face defending champions La Salle Green Archers in the semifinals.
Veteran forward Cedrick Manzano led the Falcons with a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Guard Matthew Montebon contributed 13 points and six assists, with Joshua Yerro adding seven points.
Adamson established an early lead with an 18-0 run and maintained control throughout the game.
The UE Red Warriors have officially been eliminated, extending their Final Four drought to 15 years.
The Final Four semifinals are scheduled for Saturday, November 30, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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Adamson University will face the University of the East in a playoff game to determine the final Final Four berth in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament.
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The University of the East (UE) Red Warriors and Adamson Soaring Falcons will compete in a knockout match on Wednesday, November 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Mall of Asia Arena for the final semifinals berth in the UAAP men's basketball tournament.
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University of the East (UE) and Adamson University are competing for the last spot in the UAAP men's basketball Final Four.
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Adamson University Lady Falcons secured a hard-fought 59-53 overtime victory against Ateneo de Manila University Lady Eagles in the UAAP Season 87 women's basketball stepladder semifinals at the Araneta Coliseum.
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The De La Salle Green Archers are headed to the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball finals for the second consecutive year after defeating the Adamson Soaring Falcons 70-55.
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