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Finally, Eagles out of woods
The Ateneo Blue Eagles snapped their five-game losing streak by defeating the University of the East Red Warriors, 78-74, reviving their Final Four hopes.
Divine Adili returned after missing three games due to injury and scored 15 points with 13 rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a block.
Kymani Ladi also contributed 16 points and nine rebounds for the Blue Eagles, improving their record to 5-5.
The Red Warriors' loss extended their losing streak to 15 games, eliminating them from Final Four contention with an 0-10 record.
Despite trailing by as many as 11 points in the second half, Ateneo rallied with a 12-3 closeout to secure the victory.
Ateneo now ties Adamson University at fifth place, keeping pace with the current Final Four occupants: National University (8-2), University of the Philippines (6-3), La Salle (6-4), and University of Santo Tomas (5-4).
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Ateneo Blue Eagles secured a crucial 78-74 victory against the University of the East, snapping a five-game losing streak and improving their chances of reaching the UAAP Season 88 Final Four.
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The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons secured their eighth win in 11 games, defeating the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors, 70-61, in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament.
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The University of the East (UE) Red Warriors suffered a close 78-74 loss to Ateneo de Manila University, officially ending their UAAP Season 88 Final Four hopes.
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The Far Eastern University Tamaraws defeated the Adamson Soaring Falcons, 73-70, in overtime, ending Adamson's four-game winning streak.
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The National University (NU) Bulldogs and University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons are in a tight race for the top two spots and the twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament playoffs.
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