Ateneo de Manila University clinched a huge win to end the first round of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament.
The Blue Eagles stunned the previously undefeated University of the Philippines in overtime, 99-89, on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.Tied at 85 after a back-and-forth affair in regulation, Amos scored five straight points off a jumper and a huge three-pointer to extend their lead to five at the 2:14 mark of the extra period.
This was the Fighting Maroons' first defeat of Season 86 after opening their campaign with six straight wins. But CJ Cansino resisted giving up just yet as he scored five straight points to bring back the lead to five, 78-73, with 4:43 left in the clock.
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