Ateneo hands UP first loss in UAAP basketball

Updated Tue, October 24, 2023 at 12:34 PM Published Sun, October 22, 2023 at 6:46 PM

The Ateneo Blue Eagles defeated the UP Fighting Maroons 99-89 in overtime, handing UP their first loss of the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.

Rookie Mason Amos was named UAAP Player of the Week for his stellar performances, including a 19-point, 10-rebound outing against UP where he scored a personal 5-0 spurt in overtime to break an 85-all tie.

Amos credited the team's composure for the victory, stating, "We did a good job keeping composed."

Chris Koon added 17 points and seven rebounds, while Joseph Obasa contributed 13 points for Ateneo, who improved to a 4-3 record.

This win marked Ateneo's first overtime victory of the season and their first back-to-back wins.

Amos, a SEA Games gold medalist for Gilas Pilipinas, aims to continue improving as the league progresses into the second round.

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