The Ateneo Blue Eagles defeated the De La Salle University Green Archers 81-74, extending their undefeated streak in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament to 4-0.
Ateneo established a commanding lead, with their largest advantage reaching 33 points in the third quarter.
Despite a strong performance in the first three quarters, Ateneo experienced a challenging fourth quarter where La Salle mounted a significant comeback, cutting the deficit.
Coach Tab Baldwin acknowledged both the exceptional play in the first three quarters and the struggles in the final quarter.
Shawn Tauano scored 15 points, and Kymani Ladi and Dom Escobar also contributed 15 points each, with Ladi and Escobar grabbing nine rebounds apiece.
The win ended Ateneo's three-game losing streak against La Salle.
La Salle now holds a 2-2 record following the loss.
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