UE hangs on to beat Adamson, ends 30-game skid
The Manila Times · 11/7/2026, 5:22:20 PM Philippine time
Excerpt from The Manila Times. Read the original report below for the complete story.MANILA, Philippines -- University of the East hung on to beat Adamson University, 53-47, to end its 30-game skid and claim its first win in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Saturday, November 7.Determined to take their first win since October 16, 2024 in Season 87 second round where they beat the National University Bulldogs, the Red Warriors zoomed to a 17-5 start and did just enough to weather the Soaring Falcons fightback.Toper Lagat, JM Edoukou, and Mo Tanedo came through with timely baskets and free throws in the tightly-contested final canto, where UE scored seven points and Adamson three only.Tanedo finished with 14 points including the free throw that delivered the final count while also logging four boards for the cellar-dwelling UE.While already eliminated from Final Four contention, the Red Warriors improved to 1-10.Lagat likewise fired 14 points on top of our rebounds and two steals, as Edoukou logged 13 points and 10…