Ateneo suffers opening day loss to NU

Ateneo de Manila University suffered a disappointing 77-64 loss to National University on the opening day of UAAP Season 86.

Coach Tab Baldwin expressed disappointment in his team's lack of fight and poor defensive performance, noting their inability to contest threes effectively.

National University's Kean Baclaan attributed their victory to confidence instilled by coach Jeff Napa, emphasizing that this is a new season for both teams.

Patrick Yu and Steve Nash Enriquez led National University with 12 points each, while Ian Espinosa scored 10 points for Ateneo.