UAAP Season 89: NU Bulldogs and Ateneo Blue Eagles secure victories

In the UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament, the NU Bulldogs secured a 85-66 victory over the Adamson Soaring Falcons at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. PJ Palacielo led the Bulldogs with 19 points and 8 assists, while Mo Diassana recorded a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Despite a third-quarter rally by Adamson that narrowed the lead to six points, NU pulled away in the final period.

In women's basketball action, the Ateneo Blue Eagles earned their first win of the season by defeating the DLSU Lady Archers, 79-66. Kacey Dela Rosa was named Player of the Game, contributing 26 points, 13 rebounds, and five steals. The victory brings Ateneo to a 1-2 record in the elimination round.