Ateneo de Manila University showed a champion’s poise down the stretch as it took down University of the Philippines (UP), 88-79, to jump on the cusp of a second straight crown in Season 81 University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) men’s basketball on Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Sizzler Thirdy Ravena of Ateneo battles for the ball against Bright Akhuetie of UP during Game 1 of the best-of-three finals of the UAAP men’s basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. PHOTO BY RUSSELL PALMA