Ateneo moved an inch closer to scoring back-to-back titles as it trashed a dangerous University of the East squad, 78-71, to clinch Game One of the best-of-three finals of the 72nd UAAP men’s basketball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City today (Oct. 1).
The Eagles threatened to blow the game apart as early as the first quarter, uncorking a 13-point barrage to gain a comfortable margin.
But the Warriors proved to be a tough nut to crack, responding with a 19-1 run to end the first half with the lead, 35-34.
However, it was Ateneo's deadly outside sniping that spelled the difference, with Jai Reyes unleashing at least four triples to steer his squad ahead.
Rabeh Al-Hussaini, the 2008 Most Valuable Player, churned out a virtuoso performance with 28 points and 14 boards to lead the Katipunan-based cagers.
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