FEU beats Ateneo to start the second round of UAAP 88

The schedule for Saturday's games at the Mall of Asia Arena includes several matchups: UE vs DLSU in the 16U category at 7:30 a.m., UST vs ADU in the 16U category at 9:30 a.m., ADU vs UE in the women's division at 11:30 a.m., ADU vs UE in the men's division at 1:30 p.m., DLSU vs UST in the men's division at 4:30 p.m., and DLSU vs UST in the women's division at 7 p.m.

In the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament, Far Eastern University (FEU) defeated Ateneo de Manila University with a score of 75-68, marking Ateneo's fourth consecutive loss. This victory allowed FEU to start the second round positively, improving their record to 3-5 and keeping them in contention for the Final Four, while Ateneo dropped to 4-4 and fell out of the top four spots after an initially strong start in the first round.

Key player Jorrick Bautista was instrumental in FEU's win, scoring 20 points, including eight in the fourth quarter and crucial back-to-back three-pointers in the final minute to secure the lead. He was supported by teammates Kirby Mongcopa with 16 points and nine rebounds, Mo Konateh with 15 points, 17 rebounds, and three blocks, and Janrey Pasaol who contributed 13 assists, five rebounds, and two steals. The game was closely contested, with FEU overcoming a deficit in the last moments, and coach Sean Chambers praised Bautista and Pasaol for stepping up as leaders.

Ateneo faced challenges with injuries, as Jared Bahay returned from a shoulder injury but scored only three points, and Divine Adili remained sidelined due to a back issue. In women's basketball, University of Santo Tomas continued their undefeated streak at 7-0 by defeating University of the Philippines 75-61, completing a first-round sweep.