San juan: Adamson University pulled off a 77-73 upset over unbeaten Ateneo de Manila University Thursday in the UAAP Season 88 boys basketball tournament at the Filoil Centre in San Juan. According to Philippines News Agency, Chrys Gomez scored on a jumper to give the Baby Falcons a 76-73 lead, going into the final two minutes. Jarl Artango split his charities to seal the win. Adamson head coach Mike Fermin stated, "The game plan today was to limit their import, so it's still 27-27. Our only backup plan was to try to limit their other players, we were able to do it. Offensively, I just said attack, attack, attack always." Fermin further explained that the victory was a result of maturity, emphasizing the importance of treating every game and training session with utmost seriousness. "We always just think, we're not in the top four now. That's what fuels us to be better," he added. Artango was a standout performer with 24 points, five rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Gomez contributed with 13 point s, five steals, two rebounds, and one assist, while Noah Bautista added 10 points, five rebounds, three blocks, two assists, and one steal. Mac Jenodia and Fran Flores also made significant contributions with eight points each. On the opposition, Jude Eriobu led Ateneo with a remarkable 27 points, 27 rebounds, four blocks, and one steal. He was supported by teammates Noah Banal with 11 points, six rebounds, and one assist, Ziv Espinas with 11 points and seven rebounds, and Jay-M Leal with nine points, five assists, four rebounds, one steal, and one block. In another game, Cabs Cabonilas delivered 21 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals, and two blocks as Far Eastern University-Diliman overpowered De La Salle Zobel, 79-61, marking its fourth consecutive win. FEU-D and Ateneo are now tied for the lead with identical 5-1 records, while Adamson improved to 3-3. Marc Burgos led the Baby Tamaraws with 11 points, three rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block, followed by JB Cagurungan with 11 poi nts and five rebounds, Khean Esperanza with 10 points, seven assists, five rebounds, and two steals, and Pat Sohm with six points and three rebounds. For the Baby Archers, Maco Dabao scored 16 points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block, while Nigerian center Yusuf Mikailu contributed significantly with 11 points, 16 rebounds, five blocks, and one steal.