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UAAP: Adamson stops slide, holds off FEU
Adamson University snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating Far Eastern University (FEU) 63-54, boosting their Final Four aspirations in the UAAP Season 86 Men's Basketball Tournament.
Joshua Yerro was Adamson's top scorer with 11 points, while Joem Sabandal and John Calisay contributed 10 and nine points, respectively.
The Soaring Falcons built a substantial lead, at one point ahead by 19 points, but experienced a scoring drought in the fourth quarter.
FEU attempted a late comeback, narrowing the deficit to six points with consecutive three-pointers from L-Jay Gonzales and Xyrus Torres, but Adamson secured the win through free throws.
Adamson coach Nash Racela acknowledged the team's struggles with consistency in the fourth quarter despite the victory.
Jerom Lastimosa has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a complete ACL tear in his left knee, which he aggravated during a previous game.
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The Adamson Soaring Falcons are still in contention for the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball Final Four after defeating the UST Growling Tigers, 61-53.
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The Adamson Soaring Falcons secured a crucial 63-54 victory against the FEU Tamaraws, snapping a three-game losing streak and improving their record to 4-5 in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.
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The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons defeated the Adamson University Soaring Falcons, 77-51, in the UAAP Season 86 Men's Basketball Tournament.
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Malick Diouf led the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons to a decisive 77-51 victory over the Adamson Soaring Falcons in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.
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Adamson coach Nash Racela confirmed that star player Jerom Lastimosa will miss the rest of the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament due to a complete ACL tear in his left knee.
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