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Defending champions Far Eastern University-Diliman and Ateneo de Manila University opened their UAAP Season 88 High School 3x3 Basketball campaigns with convincing victories on Monday at Ayala Malls Manila Bay. FEU-D, the two-time reigning 19-and-under boys’ champion, cruised past Adamson, 22-9, behind a balanced effort from Sam Hall, Marc Burgos, Cabs Cabonilas, and JB Cagurangan. Hall sealed the win with a late two-pointer, while Cabonilas, who also had six rebounds and four assists, said he wants to end his high school run by helping the Baby Tamaraws complete a “golden double” after their earlier 5-on-5 title. In the 16-and-under division, Ateneo also began its title defense in firm control, beating UPIS, 21-14, as reigning MVP Sky Jazul fired 11 points, including four two-pointers and the game-winner. Tiny orange ball, huge teenage pressure.
FEU-D also picked up a second win through its 16U team, which held off UST, 21-16, with Prince Cariño posting 12 points and 15 rebounds. De La Salle Zobel likewise swept its matches, as its 19U squad edged UPIS, 20-19, while its 16U team rallied past UE, 16-15. Other 19U results saw NUNS outlast Ateneo in overtime, 21-18, after Sofiane Bouzina hit the winning two-pointer, while UST defeated UE, 21-16, behind Joaquin Ludovice’s 16-point performance. In the final 16U game, Edison Jordan powered Adamson to a 22-19 upset over NUNS, scoring 15 points and closing the match with the winning two-pointer. The tournament continues Tuesday, with teams from both divisions scheduled for doubleheader action.
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