Ateneo Soars Past UST, Continues Undefeated Run

Ateneo Soars Past UST, Continues Undefeated Run

Ateneo dismantled UST 91-80 as they get help from bench players. Ateneo led 10-5 in the 1st quarter as Dave Ildefonso make a fastbreak layup. Triples by Tyler Tio and Chris Koon made it 25-12 Ateneo. Paul Manalang and UST cut the lead at 27-19 end of 1st quarter. UST also went to their second unit as Miguel Pangilinan hits a 3-ball to come within 6 of Ateneo 36-30. Ange Kouame and Joshua Lazaro combined to make it 50-34 Ateneo end of 2nd quarter. UST makes a 9-0 run at the start of the 3rd quarter until a Koon drive quelled the rally 52-43 Ateneo. It was a 3rd quarter showdown as Ateneo matched UST point for point thus it was still 74-58 Ateneo. The Blue Eagles led as much as 24 points in the 4th quarter where Tio scored 8 straight points at 82-58. From then its just a matter of keeping UST at bay as Ateneo cruised to victory. Tio led Ateneo with 20 points and Bryan Andrade 10. UST was led by Sherwin Concepcion with 22 and Manalang 10.