Ateneo de Manila University swept the first round with a 91-80 win over the University of Santo Tomas in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Season 84 men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday.Tyler Tio sizzled for a career-high 20 points on 7-of-9 shooting including 4-of-5 from the 3-point area, as the Blue Eagles remained at the top with a 7-0 slate and extended their winning run to 33 games dating back to 2018.
The Growling Tigers fought back and got within seven points with a 9-0 run capped by a Joshua Fontanilla layup with 8:12 to go, 43-50.As it always has, Ateneo kept its poise and restored the 16-point cushion, 74-58, heading into the payoff period, where the Blue Eagles were just doing enough to maintain the separation.Sherwin Concepcion poured 22 points and seven rebounds for the Growling Tigers, who dropped to a 2-5 slate.
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