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Adamson outlasts Ateneo in OT, sets up duel vs UST in UAAP women's basketball
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.
Cheska Apag emerged as the hero for Adamson, forcing overtime with a game-tying turnaround jumper in the final seconds of regulation.
Elaine Etang led the Lady Falcons with 22 points and eight rebounds, while Kemi Adeshina contributed 16 points and seven rebounds, taking charge in overtime.
Adamson outscored Ateneo 10-4 in the extra period to seal their advancement.
Lady Falcons head coach Ryan Monteclaro emphasized the team's "big E" for effort, heart, and grit.
Adamson will next face defending champions University of Santo Tomas in another knockout match, with the winner advancing to face the NU Lady Bulldogs in the finals.
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The NU Lady Bulldogs completed a perfect 14-0 sweep of the UAAP Season 87 women's basketball elimination round with an 86-58 victory over Far Eastern University.
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