Gerry Abadiano stepped up for University of the Philippines as it squeaked past defending champion Ateneo, 65-60, in the second round of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday night, Oct. 29, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. UP led 54-42 in the fourth period before Ateneo unleashed a 12-0 spurt capped by Jared Brown’s jumper to tie the game at 54-all, 6:02 remaining.
Although the Blue Eagles gained some momentum at this point to pull themselves within just two on a huge Jason Credo and-1 play, the Fighting Maroons responded with back-to-back baskets to stay ahead.
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