Lebron Nieto leads Ateneo rout of UP in UAAP juniors’ basketball

Ateneo Blue Eagles’ Lebron Nieto. – UAAP PHOTOS

MANILA, Philippines – Ateneo made easy work of the University of the Philippines Integrated School, 109-64, in the UAAP Season 85 junior basketball tournament at the San Juan Arena on Wednesday.

After an abysmal performance in the last game of the Blue Eagles, Lebron Nieto exploded for 36 points to go along with 11 rebounds, four steals and three assists. Porter Porter also helped Ateneo enter the win column with 19 points.

Daryl Valdeavilla finished with 18 markers for UPIS.

Nazareth School of National University, meanwhile, remained unscathed after trouncing the University of Santo Tomas, 84-58, behind Reinhard Jumamoy’s close double of 17 points and nine rebounds.

Two Bullpups, meanwhile, broke through the double distance with Aga Clarito registering 15 markers and 12 boards while Pervi Timbang got 13 and 10.

NSNU’s defense ran as only two Tiger Cubs finished in double figures.

JP Pangilinan and James Jumao-as finished with 11 and 10 points respectively.

De La Salle-Zobel continued its early struggles with a 78-60 loss against Adamson.

Ryhle Melencio’s double-double was to no avail as he finished with 17 points and 12 boards.

The troika of Peter Rosillo, JR Abayon and Teabol Garcia dominated the Baby Falcons with 14, 13 and 12 points respectively.

Far Eastern University opened the big game day with a lopsided win against Eastern University, 116-80.

JR Pasaol covered all sides of the court as he scored 27 points, seven dimes and four steals. Jedric Daa helped the Baby Tamaraws with 12 markers and nine rebounds.

Drei Gragasin’s 21-point outing was tossed in along with Yuri Duque’s 20 as UE dropped its second game in a row.

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