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UAAP: Ateneo ends 3-game losing skid in basketball, wins in badminton
The Ateneo Blue Eagles ended their three-game losing streak by defeating the UST Growling Tigers, 67-59, improving their record to 5-6.
Kai Ballungay led Ateneo with a double-double, scoring 15 points and grabbing 14 rebounds, while Chris Koon added 12 points.
Jared Brown also contributed 10 points for the Blue Eagles.
UST fought back from a halftime deficit, but Ateneo responded with key baskets from Raffy Celis, Mason Amos, and Chris Koon to secure the win.
Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin commended his team's defense, particularly in limiting Nic Cabañero to 16 points on 33 percent shooting.
The loss eliminated the UST Growling Tigers from the Final Four race with their 10th loss in 12 games.
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