UAAP: Tamaraws overwhelm Blue Eagles for fourth straight win

MANILA — Far Eastern University zoomed to its fourth straight win after overwhelming Ateneo de Manila University, 93-70, in UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball on Saturday at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.

The Tamaraws found their rhythm in the second quarter to eventually lead by as much as 26 points, with Mo Konateh leading FEU’s charge with 29 points, 11 rebounds, three blocks, two steals, and two assists.

Kirby Mongcopa also stepped up with 19 points, seven rebounds, and two steals, while Jorick Bautista scattered 14 points, four rebounds, and four assists for the Tamaraws, who have lost only once in their first five outings.

The Blue Eagles had earlier taken a 27-20 lead before FEU unleashed a 14-to-zero run spanning the first and second quarters to take control of the game.

Luke Felipe later extended FEU’s lead to its largest margin, 86-60, at the 4:45 mark of the fourth quarter, as the Tamaraws cruised to victory and handed Ateneo its second straight loss.

Jared Bahay led the Blue Eagles with 17 points and seven assists but also committed four turnovers, while Kieffer Alas finished with 16 points, five rebounds, and four steals as Ateneo absorbed its third loss in six outings.

FEU 93 — Konateh 29, Mongcopa 19, Bautista 14, Daa 6, Cabonilas 5, Burgos 4, Felipe 4, Pasaol 3, Hall 3, Montemayor 3, Gish 2, Raňeses 1, Nakai 0, Macapagal 0.

Ateneo 70 — Bahay 17, Alas 16, Tuano 13, Bongo 8, Espinosa 5, Roberts 4, Rogers 4, Kapihpe 2, Baruwa 1, Leal 0, Espina 0, Cainglet 0.

Quarterscores: 23-27, 46-39, 71-54, 93-70.