UE ends 2-year slump with upset win over Adamson

Metro Manila, Philippines — After 30 straight losses spanning two years, the University of the East Red Warriors are finally back in the win column.

UE held off the Adamson Soaring Falcons, 53-47, on Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City to notch its first win of UAAP Season 89 and end an agonizing 10-game skid.

Before Saturday’s drought-ender, the Red Warriors had not tasted victory since Oct. 26, 2024, when they scored a 74-58 rout of National University in Season 87.

Mo Tañedo and Toper Lagat paced the Red Warriors with 14 points apiece, while JM Edoukou anchored the interior with a double-double of 13 markers and 10 rebounds.

Emman Anabo finished with 12 points and Matthew Montebon chipped in 10 for Adamson, which slipped to seventh place with the loss.

The Scores:

UE 53 – Tañedo 14, Lagat 14, Edoukou 13, Carillo 4, Robles 4, Vazquez 2, Sabroso 2, Jimenez 0, Mascariñas 0, Cruz-Dumont 0, Datumalim 0, Santos 0.

ADAMSON 47 – Anabo 12, Montebon 10, Cañete 6, Erolon 5, Ojarikre 4, Perez 4, Cruz-Dumont 4, Mangaron 2, Edding 0, Medina 0, Torres 0.

Quarter scores: 21-11, 28-24, 46-44, 53-47.