ADAMSON's first win of UAAP Season 89 Round 2 could not have come at a more opportune time.
The Soaring Falcons fanned their fading Final Four hopes on Wednesday, dragging Ateneo to the mud inside the Araneta Coliseum, and coming away on top for a 62-55 decision.
After four straight losses, including the most recent one to erstwhile winless University of the East, Adamson finally stopped the skid to improve to 5-7 and pull level with the Blue Eagles for sixth-place.
The two teams remain looking up at 8-3 National U, 6-5 FEU and La Salle, and 6-6 University of Santo Tomas for the last three playoff spots.
Big boost for Adamson
After a two-game absence due to a right leg issue, Precious Jonah returned to take the reins for the Soaring Falcons and posted an 11-point, 17-rebound double-double, while Manu Anabo added nine points and five boards of his own.
“Almost a month of not winning, no? For a while, I thought masi-zero kami sa second round. It was a tough one against Ateneo. Buti na lang,” said Adamson head coach Nash Racela.
Ateneo absorbed its third consecutive defeat in playing without head coach Louie Alas who was serving a two-game suspension.
Shawn Tuano fronted their effort with 11 points, while Rookie of the Year favorite Kieffer Alas was limited to just nine.
The Scores:
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, Demisana 0, Barcelona 0, Perez 0, Pacquiao 0.
ATENEO 55 — Tuano 11, Alas 9, Espinosa 8, Baruwa 8, Bongo 7, Kapihe 5, Bahay 3, Rogers 2, Roberts 2, Espina 0.
Quarters: 13-15, 28-25, 47-36, 62-55.
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