Ateneo beats UE to clinch Final Four spot

Ateneo de Manila University secured an 80-74 victory over the University of the East in a crucial UAAP Season 86 men's basketball match on Wednesday, improving their record to 7-6.

Jared Brown led Ateneo with 21 points and six three-pointers, while Kai Ballungay added 15 points and five assists.

Joseph Obasa contributed a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds, helping the Blue Eagles maintain control despite UE's fourth-quarter rally.