Ateneo beats Adamson 60-51 in UAAP Season 87 opener
Ateneo de Manila University secured its first victory in UAAP Season 87 with a 60-51 triumph over Adamson University on Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Shawn Tuano led Ateneo with 11 points, including six crucial free throws down the stretch, while Kristian Porter contributed eight points and a double-double of 10 rebounds to help seal the victory.
Former players from the Band of Brothers (BEBOB) visited the team before their game against Adamson, providing emotional support that helped Ateneo overcome a late fourth-quarter comeback from Adamson.
LA Tenorio, a former Ateneo player and current Barangay Ginebra floor general, expressed his optimism for Jared Bahay's adjustment to college basketball and urged the Blue Eagles to have a sense of urgency moving forward.
Ateneo will face Far Eastern University on Sunday, September 29, at 6:30 p.m. in their next game.
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