Romwel Anzures

Ateneo de Manila University prized rookie Kieffer Alas against Adamson University. Photo from 19th FilOil Preseason Cup.

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1780744424591AJG_8190.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Ateneo de Manila University prized rookie Kieffer Alas against Adamson University. Photo from 19th FilOil Preseason Cup.MANILA — Ateneo de Manila University dominated Adamson University, 72-52, for a winning debut in the 19th FilOil Preseason Cup on Saturday at the FilOil Centre in San Juan.</div>Leading the Blue Eagles was Travis Roberts, who put up 17 points and three rebounds, while prized rookie Kieffer Alas chipped in nine points, four rebounds, and two assists.“This is the most mature team we’ve had in the last five years, but having said that, we’re still far from playing the cohesive basketball that we want for our team,” said Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin, whose squad led by as many as 25 points.Also starring were Waki Espina, who tallied nine points, five rebounds, and five steals, and Jared Bahay, who added seven points, five assists, and two rebounds.On the other hand, the Soaring Falcons remained winless after two games, with no player scoring in double figures.Ray Allen Torres led Adamson with eight points, while Jonah Precious, Matthew Montebon, Gab Obusan, and Kobe Demisana scored six apiece.In the other UAAP matchup, University of Santo Tomas finally entered the win column after taking down Far Eastern University, 83-75.Gelo Crisostomo led the Growling Tigers with 22 points, seven rebounds, and three assists as they ended their two-game skid.Amiel Acido was also impressive with 20 points, six rebounds, and three assists for UST, which led by as many as 12 thanks to its strong start.On the other hand, the Tamaraws could not recover from their double-digit deficit despite trimming it to as low as seven in the final period.Prized rookie Cabs Cabonillas led FEU with 17 points and six rebounds as the Tamaraws fell to 1-1. Kirby Mongconpa added 18 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists, while reigning UAAP MVP Janrey Pasaol posted 15 points, 10 assists, and three rebounds.Over on the NCAA side, Colegio de San Juan de Letran overcame Mapua University, 83-72.Incoming sophomore star Jonathan Manalili scattered 18 points, six assists, five rebounds, and two steals as the Knights secured their second victory in three games.Lance Siena added 16 points, two assists, and one rebound, while Denzil Walker had 10 points and three rebounds.Meanwhile, the Cardinals absorbed their first loss in two games as they could not overcome Letran’s 13-point advantage.Marc Cuenco and Jaymark Lloren scored 14 points apiece for Mapua, while Ivan Lazarte and Yam Concepcion followed with 12 and 11, respectively.Completing Saturday’s slate, College of Saint Benilde kept Lyceum of the Philippines University winless with an 85-72 victory.Matthew Jucom led the Blazers with 22 points, two rebounds, and an assist as they notched their second win in three games.Also starring was Zenric Jarque, who finished with 16 points, four rebounds, and one assist, while SJ Moore and Arle Podador scored 11 and 10, respectively.On the other hand, the Pirates absorbed their third loss in four matches after trailing by as many as 16 points.Matthew Rubico flirted with a triple-double with 15 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists, though he also committed six turnovers. Lance Aurigue followed with 12 points and four rebounds.

Ateneo de Manila University dominated Adamson University, 72-52, for a winning debut in the 19th FilOil Preseason Cup on Saturday at the FilOil Centre in San Juan.

Ateneo de Manila University dominated Adamson University, 72-52, for a winning debut in the 19th FilOil Preseason Cup on Saturday at the FilOil Centre in San Juan.

FilOil: Ateneo dominates Adamson in debut; Letran, UST, CSB notch wins

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FilOil: Ateneo dominates Adamson in debut; Letran, UST, CSB notch wins

Rom Anzures,

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Published June 06, 2026 07:51 PM PHT

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