UST ends Ateneo's Final Four hopes with 89-84 win
Mark Llemit scored 20 points as the Growling Tigers improved to 7-6, while Ateneo fell to 5-8 in UAAP Season 89.
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Mark Llemit scored 20 points as the Growling Tigers improved to 7-6, while Ateneo fell to 5-8 in UAAP Season 89.
The Green Archers moved level with Far Eastern University in third place at 7-5, while Adamson was eliminated from contention.
Letran holds a twice-to-beat advantage, although Mapua won their crossover encounter 69-67 in overtime.
The Tamaraws improved to 7-5 in UAAP Season 89, moving clear of defending champion La Salle in the standings.
Converge secured their first semi-final appearance since entering the league in 2022, beating Rain or Shine 3-1 in the quarter-finals.
UP faces FEU in the other men's fixture, aiming to secure a top-two finish and a twice-to-beat advantage.
Ivan Lazarte scored 25 points for the Cardinals, who will face a Letran side holding a twice-to-beat advantage.
The ALTAs will meet top-seeded San Beda, which holds a twice-to-beat advantage, while the Golden Stags finish their season at 0-14.
The Knights hold a twice-to-beat advantage and will face either Mapúa University or Lyceum of the Philippines University.
The Red Lions finished the group stage at 10-3 and will face either Perpetual Help or San Sebastian in the postseason.