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UP spoils Jerom Lastimosa's return for Adamson; FEU's LJay Gonzales delivers game-winner vs. Ateneo
The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons defeated the Adamson University Soaring Falcons, 77-51, in the UAAP Season 86 Men's Basketball Tournament.
The game was marred by injuries to key players from both teams, with UP's JD Cagulangan suffering a non-contact injury and Adamson's Jerom Lastimosa exiting in the third quarter after a collision shortly after his season debut.
Lastimosa made his Season 86 debut, tallying three points, two rebounds, and one block in 8:18 of action.
Reigning MVP Malick Diouf led UP with 12 points and 14 rebounds, while Reyland Torres also scored 12 points for the Fighting Maroons.
The victory elevated UP to a joint first-place standing with the NU Bulldogs at 7-1, while Adamson went down to 3-5.
UP outscored Adamson, 23-9, in the second quarter to establish a 40-20 halftime lead.
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The Adamson Soaring Falcons secured a crucial 63-54 victory against the FEU Tamaraws, snapping a three-game losing streak and improving their record to 4-5 in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.
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Malick Diouf led the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons to a decisive 77-51 victory over the Adamson Soaring Falcons in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.
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Adamson University snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating Far Eastern University (FEU) 63-54, boosting their Final Four aspirations in the UAAP Season 86 Men's Basketball Tournament.
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Adamson coach Nash Racela confirmed that star player Jerom Lastimosa will miss the rest of the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament due to a complete ACL tear in his left knee.
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The UP Fighting Maroons defeated the De La Salle Green Archers, 67-64, to maintain their perfect 6-0 record in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.
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