Adamson ends losing streak with 62-55 victory over Ateneo
Precious Jonah recorded 11 points and 17 rebounds as the Falcons kept their semifinal bid alive with two elimination games to play.
Adamson halted a run of four defeats on November 11, overcoming Ateneo 62-55 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum to remain in the hunt for the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball semifinals.
The result left both sides with 5-7 records, behind University of Santo Tomas, alone in fifth on 6-6. Adamson has two fixtures remaining in the elimination round.
Returning to action, Precious Jonah collected 17 rebounds and scored 11 points for the Falcons. He also registered three blocks, an assist and two steals. Manu Anabo supplied five rebounds alongside his nine points.
Adamson led 28-25 at the interval before a 9-2 surge, completed by Jonah’s layup, extended the margin to 37-27. Anabo’s three-pointer later put the Falcons 47-34 ahead, with 1:41 to play in the third period.
Ateneo got within five at 7:53 in the final quarter. But a Jonah three-pointer, an EJ Kapihe layup and Anabo’s four-point play took Adamson to a 58-48 advantage with 3:44 remaining.
For Ateneo, Shawn Tuano scored 11 points and collected three rebounds, plus two steals and two assists. Kieffer Alas managed nine points while shooting 3-of-13; Jared Bahay’s 1-of-13 shooting yielded three points.
