The Ateneo Blue Eagles put an end to the University of the Philippines' unbeaten start in the UAAP Season 86 women's basketball tournament on Saturday.
Behind a big game from veteran guard Jhazmin Joson, the Blue Eagles came away with an 85-76 triumph, handing the Fighting Maroons their first defeat after six straight wins to open their campaign.
Junize Calago was superb, adding a 24-point, 12-rebound double-double. Last season's Rookie of the Year Kacey dela Rosa was limited to 21 minutes due to foul trouble, but still put up 11 points, seven rebounds, and three blocks. “It’s a breakthrough win for us,” said Blue Eagles head coach LA Mumar. “Alam naman natin na UP was undefeated but we had the mentality that we really believed that we can beat any team. We’re starting to mature so hopefully this is a sign of better things to come.”
Rookie guard Louna Ozar fouled out with 7:40 to play but UP managed to stay in the hunt as Onoh, Maw, and Kaye Pesquera cut the deficit to just 77-71 with 4:48 left in the payoff period.
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