Bautista leads FEU past Adamson in overtime thriller

Updated Sun, October 13, 2024 at 12:20 AM Published Sat, October 12, 2024 at 6:42 PM

Jorick Bautista led Far Eastern University (FEU) to a 76-72 overtime victory against Adamson University in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament.

Bautista scored a game-high 21 points, including the game-tying triple in regulation and nine points in overtime, securing FEU's second win in eight games.

Rookie big man Mo Konateh had a standout performance with a double-double of 13 points and 26 rebounds, falling just one board shy of the men's league record, and added 4 blocks and 2 steals.

Despite Monty Montebon's three-pointer barrage in the final 90 seconds of overtime, Bautista's clutch free throws sealed the win for the Tamaraws.

FEU head coach Sean Chambers noted that the team is starting to see progress in their offense and schemes, and praised the team's phenomenal defense and buy-in to the game plan, highlighting Bautista's leadership.

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