MANILA, Philippines — University of the East (UE) defeated Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) for the first time in nine years, earning its fourth straight win in the process, 69-62, in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Wednesday.
Down 37-47 early in the final frame, the Red Warriors overwhelmed the Blue Eagles with a 19-9 run for a 66-56 advantage in the last 41.1 seconds.