Mason Amos shines in OT as Ateneo deals UP first loss; UST downs FEU to end skid

Mason Amos stood out as Ateneo de Manila University took down University of the Philippines in overtime, 99-89, on Sunday in UAAP Season 86 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Amos posted seven of his 19 points in the extra period, including back-to-back baskets which put the Blue Eagles at 90-85 after the game was tied at 85.

This gave the Katipunan-based squad enough headway as a Joseph Obasa dunk further widened the gap to 92-85, giving Ateneo control of the game despite the late-game efforts of CJ Cansino, Reyland Torres, and Malick Diouf.

On top of his 19-point outing, Amos had 10 rebounds and two assists as Ateneo improved to 4-3. Chris Koon had 17 points, seven rebounds, and two assists, while Obasa had 13 points. Kai Ballungay also registered a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

CJ Cansino posted 22 points and six boards, while Malick Diouf had 13 points and 11 rebounds for UP which remained at the top spot with 6-1.

Earlier, University of Santo Tomas ended its 19-game skid as it defeated Far Eastern University, 68-62.

Nic Cabañero led the Growling Tigers with 23 points, while Christian Manaytay had 10 points.

On Saturday, De La Salle University and National University defeated their opponents Adamson University and University of the East, respectively.

Second round action of the UAAP will start on Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News