Blue Eagles edge Tams, snap slide
MANILA, Philippines — Protecting its turf, Ateneo eked out a 75-72 squeaker over Far Eastern U to snap a three-game skid in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball yesterday at the Blue Eagle Gym.
Kieffer Alas sank the dagger charities in the last two seconds to rescue the Blue Eagles from a near collapse after leading by as many as 18 points, including 11 inside the last two minutes.
Alas finished with 21 points, four rebounds and two steals as the Blue Eagles drew inspiration from home fans and improved to 4-4 to rejoin a crowded middle pack of the standings.
The super rookie drew solid coverage from Jared Bahay with 15 points while reinforcement Sultan Baruwa collared a 13-point, 12-rebound double-double laced by two assists. Ian Espinosa and Travis Roberts chipped in eight points each.
Later, National U joined UP atop the leaderboard at 6-2 after smothering Adamson, 79-43, in the most lopsided game of the season so far.
The Falcons slid to 4-4.
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