Ateneo got its first win in the UAAP Season 89 women’s basketball tournament after beating rival La Salle, 79-66, at Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday.
The Blue Eagles improved to 1-2, dropping the Green Archers to the same record.
‘I’m very happy that we got our first win today. We just remembered what coach PJ (Navarro) said, which was, we can lose to everyone, just not La Salle,’ said Ateneo star Kacey Dela Rosa.
Dela Rosa, fresh off winning a silver medal in the recently concluded Asian Games, led Ateneo with a double-double of 26 points, 13 rebounds that went with five steals, four assists and two blocks.
Seng Calago helped Ateneo with 15 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Alyssa Rodriguez chipped in 12 points while Sarah Makanjuola dropped 10.
Meanwhile, BJ Villarin led the Lady Archers with 21 points, six steals and five rebounds. Kyle Go contributed 13 points, while Marga Dueñas finished with 12 points and five steals.
Earlier, Adamson also got into the win column after beating UP, 67-60, for a 1-2 record.
Cheska Apag scored a team-high 23 points in the win while Elaine Etang contributed 16 points, three rebounds and two steals for the Lady Falcons.
UP also dropped to 1-2 despite Shane Cunanan’s 14-point out. Louna Ozar also added 12 points, eight rebounds and four assists.