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UE, Ateneo deliver strong finishing kicks
The University of the East Junior Warriors concluded their UAAP Season 87 Boys' Basketball Tournament campaign with a wire-to-wire 69-60 victory over the Adamson University Baby Falcons.
Ateneo de Manila University's Blue Eagles secured a thrilling 70-69 win against the University of the Philippines Integrated School Fighting Maroons thanks to a clutch go-ahead layup by Jay-M Leal.
Despite their closing victory, the UE Junior Warriors missed the Final Four for the 20th consecutive year, finishing in fifth place with a 6-8 record.
UE head coach Karl Santos acknowledged the frustrating outcome but emphasized the importance of the learning process for his team.
Adamson played their final elimination game without key players Mark Esperanza and Jireh Tumaneng.
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