UAAP: Adamson ends four-game skid at Ateneo’s expense

Adamson University’s Precious Jonah against Ateneo de Manila University’s Sultan Baruwa in UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball. UAAP Media.MANILA — Adamson University snapped a four-game skid after dispatching Ateneo de Manila University, 62-55, for its first win of the second round of UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.

Precious Jonah starred with 11 points, 17 rebounds, three blocks, and a rare three-pointer midway through the final quarter to help the Soaring Falcons secure their fifth win in 12 games.

”Almost a month of not winning, and I thought maze-zero kami sa second round, so buti na lang, naka-tsamba,” said Adamson head coach Nash Racela, whose last win before this came against De La Salle University, 63-60, on October 18.

Manu Anabo added nine points and five rebounds, while Kenji Canete and Matt Erolon chipped in eight points apiece to keep Adamson’s Final Four hopes alive.

Ateneo managed to trim a 13-point deficit to single digits in the final quarter, with EJ Kapihe’s basket at the 4:21 mark cutting the lead to six, 54-48. But Anabo responded with a four-point play to restore a 10-point cushion and effectively seal the win.

Shawn Tuano led Ateneo with 11 points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals, while Ian Espinosa and Sultan Baruwa scored eight points each, but it was not enough as the Blue Eagles fell to their seventh loss in 12 games.

Kieffer Alas, for his part, was limited to six points on 2-of-12 shooting as Ateneo absorbed its third straight loss with the season entering its crucial stretch.

Adamson 62 -– Jonah 11, Anabo 9, Canete 8, Erolon 8, Medina 6, Torres 6, Tumaneng 6, Montebon 5, Edding 3, Mangaron 0, Cruz-Dumont 0, Demisina 0, Barcelona 0, Perez 0, Pacquiao 0. 

Ateneo 65 -– Tuano 11, Alas 9, Espinosa 8, Baruwa 8, Bongo 7, Kapihe 5, Bahay 3, Rogers 2, Roberts 2, Espina 0.

Quarterscores: 13-15, 28-25, 47-36, 62-55.