The Daily Tribune
Despite early struggle, Eagles remain upbeat
The Ateneo Blue Eagles are experiencing their worst UAAP start in over a decade, falling to an 0-3 record after a significant loss to De La Salle University.
Ateneo's offense became stagnant in the second half against La Salle, particularly in the third quarter where they only managed to score four points.
Head coach Tab Baldwin attributed the team's struggles to their youth and the need to develop consistency, noting a shift from aggressive play to passivity after halftime.
The team has been consistently outscored in the third quarter throughout their first three games of the season, highlighting a recurring issue with maintaining momentum.
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Ateneo Blue Eagles, coached by Tab Baldwin, are facing their worst start in the UAAP with a 0-3 record after a dominant loss to De La Salle University.
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Ateneo de Manila University secured its first win in UAAP Season 87 by defeating Adamson University, 60-51, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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The UST Growling Tigers defeated the Ateneo Blue Eagles 74-64, snapping a 17-game losing streak against Ateneo and marking their first win in nine years.
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Ateneo de Manila University defeated De La Salle-Zobel 72-64, handing the Junior Archers their first loss in the UAAP Season 87 Junior High School Boys' Basketball Tournament.
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The University of the East (UE) Red Warriors defeated the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers, 75-71, handing the defending champions their first loss of the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament.
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