UE Junior Warriors seize solo lead in UAAP Season 87 boys' basketball

The University of the East Junior Warriors defeated the Far Eastern University-Diliman Baby Tamaraws, 82-74, to claim the solo lead in the UAAP Season 87 Junior High School Boys' Basketball Tournament.

Gab Delos Reyes led the Junior Warriors with 18 points, 15 rebounds, and four blocks, supported by double-digit performances from Enrico Bungar (12 points) and Ethan Oraa (11 points).

UE established a 67-49 lead at the end of the third quarter before FEU-Diliman attempted a comeback, narrowing the gap to 74-79 with under two minutes remaining.

UE head coach Andrew Estrella urged his team to remain focused and avoid complacency, emphasizing the long duration of the tournament.

FEU-Diliman, led by CP Miranda's 16 points and Anton Lopez's 11 points, now ties De La Salle-Zobel, University of Santo Tomas, and Ateneo de Manila University for second place with a 2-1 record.

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