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Tab Baldwin disappointed over Ateneo’s ‘inexcusable’ opening day showing
Ateneo Blue Eagles head coach Tab Baldwin expressed disappointment after their team's lackluster performance in their UAAP Season 86 Men's Basketball Tournament title defense opening game against National University, where they lost 77-64.
Baldwin stated that the team failed to embody their motto of "One Big Fight," describing their performance as inexcusable.
He highlighted the team's inability to contest three-point shots and identify dangerous shooters like Patrick Yu and Steve Enriquez as a key reason for their loss.
The coach acknowledged NU as a strong team that played with composure, while Ateneo lacked the ability to adjust to NU's plays.
Baldwin rued Ateneo's 20-of-56 shooting and defensive lapses, as the Bulldogs shot 51% from the field and outrebounded them 43-30.
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