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Lopez catches fire, powers Lady Tamaraws
Far Eastern University (FEU) secured a thrilling 67-64 upset victory over Adamson University in the UAAP Season 87 women's basketball tournament.
EJ Lopez was the game-changer, scoring 17 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, on 5-of-7 three-point shooting, with the go-ahead triple coming with just over a minute remaining.
The Lady Tamaraws improved to a 2-6 record, snapping a four-game losing streak, while Adamson dropped to 5-3.
Key plays in the final minute included an missed layup by Victoria Adeshina for Adamson, insurance free throws from Shane Salvani for FEU, and a steal by Joann Nagma.
Yvette Villanueva contributed 13 points and nine rebounds, while Shane Salvani, MJ Manguiat, and Rea Ong each added eight markers for FEU.
Adamson's Elaine Atang scored 16 points with six rebounds and three steals, and Cheska Apag added 14 markers, seven rebounds, and four steals.
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