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‘Energy guy’ Shawn Tuano embraces leadership role as Ateneo gears up for UP
Shawn Tuano was instrumental in Ateneo's 81-74 victory over De La Salle, helping the Blue Eagles maintain their undefeated 4-0 record in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament.
Despite Ateneo building a 33-point lead, La Salle staged a significant comeback, narrowing the deficit to 11 points with a 22-0 run in the fourth quarter.
Tuano, who had been averaging only 1 point per game, scored 9 of his team-high 15 points in the final stretch, including a crucial and-one play that stopped La Salle's rally.
He also sealed the win for Ateneo with two free throws in the closing seconds.
Tuano embraced a leadership role during the intense game, aiming to keep his team composed during La Salle's furious comeback.
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The Ateneo Blue Eagles defeated the De La Salle University Green Archers 81-74, extending their undefeated streak in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament to 4-0.
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The undefeated Ateneo Blue Eagles will face the reigning champion University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons in a pivotal 'Battle of Katipunan' in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament.
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The De La Salle University Green Archers secured a narrow 74-72 victory against the Far Eastern University Tamaraws in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament.
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