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Young Ateneo proves worth, downs loaded La Salle in late shootout
The Ateneo Blue Eagles secured their first win in UAAP Season 86 by defeating rival De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers with a score of 77-72.
This victory, which marks the ninth time in the last 10 Ateneo-DLSU rivalry bouts that the Blue Eagles prevailed, breaks Ateneo's opening-day losing streak and ties both teams with a 1-1 win-loss record.
Kai Ballungay was instrumental in Ateneo's win, scoring 18 points and grabbing 16 rebounds, including 12 offensive boards.
Rookie Mason Amos contributed 12 points, notably hitting crucial three-pointers in the final minutes to extend Ateneo's lead.
Joseph Obasa chipped in 11 points, 15 boards, and 3 blocks.
Ateneo had to overcome a deficit, with Kai Ballungay leading the comeback in the fourth quarter to take the lead.
Ateneo's coach Tab Baldwin acknowledged the win but stressed the need for improved performance, despite finding the team's fight.
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