ADAMSON University (AdU) Soaring Falcons overcame a 13-point deficit to stun Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws, 56-53, in the opening game of the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The Falcons trailed, 33-46, late in the third quarter before mounting a decisive 19-7 run behind Matt Edding, Matt Erolon, Monty Montebon and Precious Jonah.
Erolon delivered six of his eight points in the final period to help Adamson complete the comeback and begin its campaign with a victory.
Montebon led the Falcons with 18 points, while Edding added 11, Jonah chipped in eight points and grabbed 11 rebounds.
Janrey Pasaol and rookie Cabs Cabonillas each scored 11 points for the Tamaraws, who struggled to protect their lead in the closing stages. (Adrian Co)
