Adamson downs NU, inches closer to ending UAAP juniors title drought

Adamson University inched closer to ending its 31-year title drought in UAAP high school basketball as it overcame National University Nazareth School, 77-71, on Sunday in the Season 86 finals at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.

The Bullpups led 59-69 late in the third period before the Baby Falcons made a 17-2 run to take a 66-61 advantage with 5:41 left before taking the Game 1 victory.

Vince Reyes led the San Marcelino-based squad with 17 points, while Gene Carillo added 13 points.

Collins Akowe had 26 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists, while Mac-Mac Alfanta had 11 points and 11 rebounds for the Bullpups.

Adamson last won the UAAP high school basketball title in 1993.

Scores:

Adamson 77 – Reyes 17, Carillo 13, Medina 12, Bonzalida 11, Esperanza 6, Sajili 6, Umali 4, Garcia 3, Abayon 3, De Jesus 2, Perez 0, Tumaneng 0.

NUNS 71– Akowe 26, Alfanta 11, Yusi 9, Tagotongan 8, Palanca 6, Cartel 5, Nepacena 2, Usop 2, Solomon 2, Reroma 0, Barraca 0, Herrera 0.

Quarters: 16-13, 37-39, 51-59, 77-71.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News