The Adamson Soaring Falcons came from behind and dealt the Ateneo Blue Eagles a rude welcome to the FilOil EcoOil ECJ Preseason Cup with a 61-59 decision at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan Friday.
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Trailing by seven, 52-59, in the final quarter with 3:13 remaining following a pair of free throws by Kristian Porter, Adamson blanked their rivals the rest of the way with Manzano carrying the Soaring Falcons on his back. Earlier in the day, Clint Escamis showed his in-season form, leading the Mapua Cardinals to a big win over the San Beda Red Lions in the NCAA Season 99 Finals, 67-64.Mapua led by six, 65-59, with four minutes to go after a layup by Yam Concepcion.The two teams failed to score in the next minutes, until Concepcion's pair of free throws with a second left.
The Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals also escaped the Arellano Chiefs, 80-77; and the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons asserted their mastery over the University of the East Red Warriors, 71-60.Your chance to win nearly half a billion-dollar US mega millions jackpot now!A tribute to all #1Moms whose love is more than wordsThe Zamboanga Valientes blasted the Naic Aces, 113-89, to notch their first win in the second leg of The Asian Tournament...
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