Ateneo clinches top seed in UAAP men's hoops

Ateneo de Manila secured the top seed in the UAAP Season 85 men's basketball tournament with a 66-61 victory over Adamson on Wednesday, November 30.

The win gives Ateneo the twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four and an 11-3 record, identical to that of UP but with a better point differential.

Kai Ballungay led Ateneo with 18 points and 14 rebounds, while Ange Kouame contributed a double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds.

Adamson's loss sends them into a knockout match against La Salle for the No. 4 seed on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena.

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