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UAAP: Adamson edges UST in OT for first win
The Adamson Soaring Falcons secured their first win in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament by defeating the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers in an overtime thriller, 79-76.
Cedrick Manzano led the Falcons with 16 points and 7 rebounds, scoring 10 of his points in the fourth quarter to force overtime.
Matt Erolon contributed 11 points in 13 minutes off the bench, and Joem Sabandal added nine points, with seven of those coming in the crucial overtime period.
Despite a late comeback attempt by UST captain Nic Cabanero with two clutch triples, Paul Manalang's costly fouls sealed the Tigers' fate.
The victory improves Adamson's record to 1-1, while UST remains winless at 0-2, extending their losing streak to 15 games.
Adamson head coach Nash Racela acknowledged the difficulty of the game and expressed relief that UST was without their foreign student-athlete.
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