17 October 2018
By Maxine Louise Lagman
Manila, Philippines – Adamson University has opened their wings once again as they soared past National University with a 69-58 win in the UAAP Season 81 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
After two consecutive losses in the tournament, Adamson is back on their winning ways as they improved their record to 6-2 and shares the top spot with defending champs Ateneo De Manila University.
The Soaring Falcons looked to clinch the win easily thanks to a dominating first half, 42-23, but the Red Warriors answered back in the third quarter.
UE outscored Adamson, 22-12 and cut the deficit to seven points to open the payoff period, 54-47.
Sean Manganti, however, stepped up and paved the way for the Falcons and dropped a triple to extend their lead back to a double-digit, 57-47. This boosted Adamson to continue their sweet shooting skills and strong defense to outrun the Warriors in the rest of the game.
Jerrick Ahanmisi led Adamson with 21 points, while Papi Sarr finished with a 16-point, 11-rebound double-double. Manganti chipped in 11 markers.
On the other hand, rookie Dave Ildefonso was the lone Bulldog to finish with a double-digit of 21 points as NU dropped to a 2-6 slate.
The Scores:
ADAMSON 69 – Ahanmisi 21, Sarr 16, Manganti 11, Espeleta , Lastimosa 5, Magbuhos 4, Camacho 2, Mojica 2, Pingoy 0, Catapusan 0, Zaldivar 0, Colonia 0, Macion 0
NU 58 – Ildefonso D 21, Gaye 8, Diputado 6, Clemente 5, Ildefonso S 5, Yu 3, Rike 2, Joson 2, Sinclair 2, Malonzo 2, Gallego 2, Aquino 0, Morido 0, Galinato 0, Tibayan 0
Quarter scores: 27-11, 42-23, 54-45, 69-58
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