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Far Eastern University’s Jorick Bautista in action against Ateneo de Manila University in Round 2 of UAAP Season 88. Photo from UAAP Media.

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<div style="line-height:1.5"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761121762962UAAP88 MBB - Jorick Bautista-1358.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Far Eastern University’s Jorick Bautista in action against Ateneo de Manila University in Round 2 of UAAP Season 88. Photo from UAAP Media."/>Far Eastern University’s Jorick Bautista in action against Ateneo de Manila University in Round 2 of UAAP Season 88. Photo from UAAP Media.</div>MANILA (UPDATED) — Jorick Bautista caught fire just in time as Far Eastern University emerged victorious over Ateneo de Manila University, 75-68, to open Round 2 of the UAAP Season 88 men&#x27;s basketball tournament on Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.Jorick Bautista hit two crucial three-pointers to complete his 20 points, while equally admirable was Janrey Pasaol and his 15 markers, 13 assists, and five rebounds.&quot;They are so talented, so they needed to lead by example,&quot; said Tamaraws head coach Sean Chambers as they earned their third win in eight games. &quot;And we&#x27;re trending in the right way. This is a tough stretch, but guys are stepping up,&quot; he added. On the other hand, this was the fourth straight loss of the Blue Eagles after they started the year with four straight wins, and Bautista had a lot to do with this development.Tied at 67 late in the contest, Bautista drained a three-pointer to put Far Eastern U ahead, 70-67, with a minute and 12 seconds left.And while Dom Escobar split his charities to inch Ateneo closer, 68-70, Bautista made another three-point bomb with only 27 seconds remaining in the contest to close the door on the Blue Eagles.Escobar led Ateneo with 15 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and four steals, while Waki Espina followed with 12 markers, six boards, and four dimes, but Ateneo&#x27;s woes continued as they missed the services of Divine Adili anew as he deals with a back injury. Jared Bahay returned after missing the previous game, playing limited minutes (12:50) and contributing three points and an assist.Both teams return to action on Sunday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion: Ateneo faces National University at 1:30 p.m., and FEU collides with University of the Philippines at 4:30 p.m.<div> </div><div>The Scores:</div>FEU 75 — Bautista 20, Mongcopa 16, Pasaol 15, Konateh 15, Ona 4, Salangsang 3, Felipe 2, Owens 0, Montemayor 0, Macapagal 0, Jones 0.Ateneo 68 -– Escobar 15, Espina 12, Tuano 9, Lazo 8, Espinosa 6, Fjellvang 5, Ladi 4, Lazaro 4, Bahay 3, Bongo 2, Ong 0.Quarterscores: 17-20, 37-37, 55-54, 75-68.

Jorick Bautista caught fire just in time as FEU emerged victorious over Ateneo to open Round 2 of #UAAPSeason88.

Jorick Bautista caught fire just in time as FEU emerged victorious over Ateneo to open Round 2 of #UAAPSeason88.

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UAAP: Jorick Bautista catches fire as FEU adds to Ateneo’s woes

Rom Anzures,

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Published Oct 22, 2025 04:31 PM PHT

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Updated Oct 22, 2025 05:52 PM PHT

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