2 defending champion Ateneo lived up to their lofty billings as they waylaid their respective Final Four opponents to set up a livewire clash for the UAAP Season 81 juniors’ basketball crown. The Bullpups rode on the 30-point, seven-triple explosion of Terrence Fortea to finish off fourth-ranked Adamson, 94-72, and advance to the championship series for the eighth consecutive season. The Blue Eaglets took care of business by holding off No. “He really played well,” said NU coach Goldwin Monteverde of Fortea, who also had two rebounds and the same number of assists. Ron Tolentino led FEU with 19 points and 14 rebounds.

Source: Philippine Star February 15, 2019 16:00 UTC