The Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagles beat the UAAP defending champs, Univeristy of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers, 69-64, during a tight Final Four match in the 70th UAAP men’s basketball competition at the Araneta Coliseum Sunday.

On Thursday, the Blue Eagles will meet rival La Salle Green Archers, who carry a twice-to-beat advantage.

The scores:
ATENEO 69 — Arao 17, Tiu 14, Baclao 11, Baldos 7, Salamat 6, Al-Hussaini 5, Long 4, Escueta 3, Reyes 2, Nkemakolam, 0, Laterre 0, Barracoso 0.

UST 64 — Cruz 17, Ababou 16, Canlas 14, Espiritu 5, Allera 5, Mirza 3, Dizon 2, Cuan 2, Taylor 0, Cortez 0.

Quarters:
10-18, 32-30, 55-51, 69-64