Adamson University Falcons put together a dominant performance to crush University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers, 85-57, in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
The Soaring Falcons took control early and steadily pulled away before finishing the game with a 31-18 advantage in the fourth quarter. Their biggest lead reached 28 points.
Matthew Montebon spearheaded Adamson’s offensive effort with a season-high 21 points, including two three-pointers, while also collecting seven assists and five rebounds.
Emmanuel Anabo provided a major boost off the bench with 17 points, knocking down four triples, while Earl Medina added 11 markers. The Falcons improved to a 2-1 mark.
Adamson led 19-12 after the opening period and maintained its advantage at halftime, 36-23. The Falcons then extended their cushion after taking the third quarter, 18-16.
The loss was a difficult outing for UST, which struggled to generate offense throughout the contest.
Collins Akowe was the Growling Tigers’ leading scorer with 19 points and 15 rebounds, while Amiel Acido finished with 11 markers.
Mark Llemit, who had delivered a 22-point performance in UST’s previous game against University of the East Red Warriors, was held to just two points.
They dropped to a 2-2 record. (Adrian Co)
