MANILA -- Ateneo punched the first seat in the UAAP men's basketball semifinals after beating La Salle, 77-69, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay on Sunday.
Adrian Wong came alive for the Blue Eagles as his best game so far this season catapulted them to their 10th win of the season in as many games and 20th straight dating back from last season.
Wong made 18 points of 4-of-7 shooting from three-point range and one assist for Ateneo.
Thirdy Ravena added 13 points, seven rebounds, one assist, and one steal.
Ange Kouame put up a double-double of 10 points and 14 rebounds with two assists and three blocks.
Encho Serrano made 15 markers, eight boards, two dimes, and one steal for La Salle.
The Scores:
ATENEO 77 -- Wong 18, Ravena 13, Kouame 10, Navarro 9, Mamuyac 6, Belangel 5, Mi. Nieto 5, Daves 3, Ma. Nieto 3, Tio 3, Go 2.
LA SALLE 69 -- Serrano 15, Baltazar 12, Caracut 11, Malonzo 10, Melecio 10, Manuel 7, Bartlett 2, Bates 2, Lojera 0.
Quarters: 19-15, 36-30, 55-50, 77-69. (PNA)
