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UAAP: Adamson stuns NU to keep Final Four bid alive

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Kennedy Caacbay, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Photo from UAAP Media" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/sports/11/15/20231115-didat-hanapi.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Photo from UAAP Media</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA<strong> (UPDATED)</strong> – Adamson University is still in Final Four contention after toppling National University, 68-62, in the UAAP Season 86 men&#x27;s basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday.</p><p>Guard Didat Hanapi led the &quot;Scoring&quot; Falcons with game-high 13 points and six rebounds, while Monty Montebon and Ced Manzano also had 12 markers, completing the supporting cast.</p><p>The first quarter was huge for Adamson, where they had a 25-17 outing – and they were able to retain their separation until halfway mark of third frame.</p><p>After a brief deadlock at 40 apiece, Falcons pulled away with a 10-2 run to end third quarter, 50-42.</p><p>Early in the final quarter, NU elite guard Kean Baclaan showed his scoring prowess via isolation and a step-back three to close the gap to three, 55-52.</p><p>The Bulldogs did not give up as they kept themselves in striking distance up until less than a minute remaining. They even came as close as 4 at 64-60 with 37 seconds remaining, courtesy of Jake Figueroa who drained his free throws.</p><p>Adamson&#x27;s Joshua Yerro created more separation with a layup as the clock continued to die, 66-60.</p><p>Baclaan earned a trip to the line after drawing a foul – from Matt Erolon – but it was also Erolon who sunk charities to close the deal.</p><p>Adamson coach Nash Racela said in the postgame conference that rebounded was key for them for this match.</p><p>&quot;I was surprised when I looked at the stats. We outrebounded them 42 to 34... they’re a great rebounding team. Kaya nagulat ako,&quot; Racela said.</p><p>&quot;I think this is probably one of the reasons why we gave ourselves a chance. We were able to outrebound them but at the same time, they only had three second chance points... That was the key for us,&quot; he added.</p><p>The Soaring Falcons are now at 6-7, while the Bulldogs, who are seeking a twice-to-beat advantage, are now at 10-3, dropping to second place with DLSU behind UP.</p><p>Adamson needs to win over University of the East while praying that Ateneo loses against La Salle to coerce a playoff for a semis berth.</p><div><strong>The scores:</strong></div><p><strong>AdU (68)</strong> – Hanapi 13, Montebon 12, Manzano 12, Ramos 7, Ojarikre 7, Yerro 6, Erolon 4, Calisay 3, Magbuhos 2, Barasi 2, Colonia 0, Barcelona 0, Anabo 0, Cañete 0.</p><p><strong>NU (62) </strong>– Baclaan 24, Figueroa 13, Lim 6, Palacielo 5, John 5, Yu 4, Malonzo 2, Manansala 2, Jumamoy 1, Padrones 0.</p><p><strong>Quarterscores:</strong> 25-17, 40-33, 50-42, 68-62</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KsjK2k9iHdc?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

Adamson is still in Final Four contention after toppling National University, 68-62, in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.

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UAAP: Adamson stuns NU to keep Final Four bid alive

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published Nov 15, 2023 08:53 PM PHT

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Updated Nov 16, 2023 12:13 AM PHT

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