Adamson tops UP for first victory

Manila Times - Oct 7, 2026

ADAMSON University outlasted the University of the Philippines (UP), 67-60, to clinch its first win in the UAAP Season 89 Collegiate Women’s Basketball Tournament on Wednesday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The Lady Falcons snapped their two-game losing streak to enter the win column, tying UP for fourth place with identical 1-2 records. “The first two games were eye-opening for us, but credit also to the players. We’re a team where we can force top teams to give out their best,” said Adamson head coach Jed Colonia. “We just have to stay composed, so that we don’t get complacent.” After opening the season with the league’s highest turnover average at 23.5 per game, the Lady Falcons did a much better job of taking care of the ball, committing just 13 turnovers compared to the Fighting Maroons’ 18. Adamson came out firing, with Elaine Etang leading the charge as the Lady Falcons raced to a 16-6 lead in the opening quarter. UP fought back in the second frame, with Shane Cunanan’s three-pointer tying the game at 31-all with a minute remaining in the half. However, Nadine Muñoz beat the buzzer to give Adamson a 36-33 lead at halftime. The Fighting Maroons forced...

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