UAAP: Adamson halts UST's three-game winning streak

Adamson University defeated the University of Santo Tomas, 69-59, to halt the Growling Tigers' three-game winning streak on Saturday in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The Soaring Falcons outscored the Growling Tigers, 22-9, in the second quarter to take a 43-36 lead at halftime.

That cushion proved enough to hold off the España-based squad, despite UST pulling to within 60-54 with 6:01 left in the final frame.

AJ Fransman led Adamson with 18 points, while Cedrick Manzano added 12 points and eight rebounds.

The win spoiled Nic Cabañero’s 23-point outing, while Collins Akowe was limited to 10 points, despite grabbing 16 rebounds.

With the victory, Adamson improved to 3-4, while UST fell to 5-2 at the end of their first round runs.

Scores: 

Adamson 69 – Fransman 18, Manzano 12, Torres 10, Erolon 7, A. Ronzone 7, Montebon 6, Anabo 4, Ojakire 2, Medina 2, Barcelona 1, Jaymalin 0, Cañete 0, Perez 0, C. Ronzone 0.

UST 59 – Cabañero 23, Akowe 10, Padrigao 7, Calum 6, Llemit 5, Paranada 3, Crisostomo 3, Laure 2, Acido 0, Buenaflor 0, Estacio 0, Danting 0.

Quarters: 16-16, 38-25, 53-43, 69-59.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News