Ateneo de Manila University star rookie Kieffer Alas against National University in UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball. UAAP Media.MANILA — Kieffer Alas took over in crunch time as Ateneo de Manila University outlasted National University, 87-76, in UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball on Saturday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
The star rookie fired 10 of his 18 points in the last 2:42 as the Blue Eagles marked their third victory in four games after overcoming an early 17-point deficit.
Andrew Bongo was also crucial in Ateneo’s second-quarter comeback, scoring 16 points on 3-of-4 shooting from long range before fouling out, while Travis Roberts and Shaun Tuano each added 14 points.
Tebol Garcia led National U with 18 points, while Reinhard Jumamoy and Paul Garcia scored 15 and 14 points, respectively, but it was not enough as the Bulldogs absorbed their second loss in four games.