The UE Red Warriors are on a roll and hope to defeat the Adamson Soaring Falcons sit comfortable at third place to end the first round of UAAP Season 87.
The UE Red Warriors are set to face the Adamson Soaring Falcons on October 6 at 4:30 p.m. at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, marking the final game of the first round in UAAP Season 87 Men’s Basketball.
UE enters the contest with momentum, carrying a four-game win streak and a 4-2 record. Their latest victory, a 69-62 triumph over Ateneo, was particularly significant as it marked their first win over the Blue Eagles since 2015.
Precious Momowei played a leading role in that game, contributing 18 points, 15 rebounds, and three assists.
Despite the absence of key player Ethan Galang due to a knee injury, UE’s bench stepped up, with standout performances like Rainer Maga’s eight points, including back-to-back three-pointers in the decisive fourth quarter.
Coach Jack Santiago praised his team’s depth for filling in the gap left by Galang.
On the other side, the Adamson Soaring Falcons, with a 3-3 record, are coming off a tough loss to the UP Fighting Maroons, where they squandered a 22-point lead and eventually lost 69-57.
Without a clear superstar after Jerom Lastimosa’s departure, Adamson has relied on a system-driven approach under Coach Nash Racela, focusing on maximizing the strengths of their current roster.
As both teams aim to end the first round on a high note, this game promises to be an exciting and closely contested battle.
UE will look to extend their winning streak to five, while Adamson seeks to bounce back and even their record.
[Editor's note: This article was generated by AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]