“We have problems and they manifest themselves in times during games,” said Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin. A Jojo Antiporda three pumped life for UE at the start of the fourth period to cut the deficit down to nine, 69-60. But Ateneo, behind the efforts of Kouame, Belangel, and Koon, uncorked another 21-4 blast, 90-64, down the stretch for the breakaway win. Ateneo will cap off its first round against University of Santo Tomas Saturday, April 9 while UE will face National University at 10 a.m. The Scores:ATENEO 84 — Mamuyac 21, Kouame 21, Ildefonso 12, Belangel 12, Daves 6, Gomez 5, Tio 4, Koon 4, Chiu 4, Mendoza 3, Lazaro 2, Padrigao 0, Andrade 0, Mallillin 0.

Source: Manila Times April 07, 2022 21:30 UTC