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UP sinks Ateneo to snag twice-to-beat edge; Adamson keeps Final Four hopes alive
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons secured a twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament after defeating the Ateneo Blue Eagles, 79-75.
This victory extended UP's winning streak to six games, improving their record to 10-3 and positioning them strongly for the Final Four.
UP's coach Goldwin Monteverde highlighted the significance of the twice-to-beat advantage for their Final Four campaign.
The game was close, with UP pulling away in the final minutes after a crucial 14-6 run, despite Ateneo's late rally.
Gerry Abadiano led UP with 18 points, and Francis Nnoruka contributed a double-double with 17 points and 15 rebounds.
With this loss, Ateneo, led by Jared Bahay and Kymani Ladi, fell to seventh place with a 5-7 record, facing the possibility of missing the Final Four for the second consecutive season.
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