After a slow start, the Eagles took flight in the second period before breaking free in the one-sided second half to reassert mastery of the Maroons in this highly-anticipated ‘Battle of Katipunan,’ and head into the second round untouched with a 7-0 slate. Five players reached double-digits for Ateneo led by Ivorian center Angelo Kouame, who pumped in 19 points on 9-of-12 shooting, 15 rebounds, including eight on the offensive glass, and seven blocks. Earlier, University of the East prevailed over National U in the duel between cellar-dweller squads, 78-72, to head into the second round on a winnning note. Gomez de Liaño 14, Manzo 12, Ju. Gomez de Liano 8, Akhuetie 6, Rivero 6, Webb 2, Gob 0, Jaboneta 0, Mantilla 0, Murrell 0, Prado 0, Spencer 0, Tungcab 0.

Source: Philippine Star September 29, 2019 15:33 UTC