Manganti's putback lifts Adamson over UP

(Sean Manganti driving towards the basket. Photo from Rappler Sports)

Sean Manganti's putback with one second left won the game for the Adamson University (AdU) Soaring Falcons over the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons, 73-71, in the UAAP Season 80 men's basketball tournament, on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

AdU's combo guard Jerrick Ahanmisi delivered a performance for the ages, pouring 17 of his season-high 21 points in the second quarter, where the Falcons outscored UP, 27-19.

Fighting Maroons stalwarts Jun Manzo, Paul Desiderio, and Jerson Prado were the only players who scored for UP in the fourth canto, scoring all 17 points.

Adamson's bench was a crucial part of the win, scoring 27 points against UP's 14.

Jerrick Ahanmisi paced the Soaring Falcons with 21 points on a very efficient 8/11 shooting from the field, while Papi Sarr added six markers and 16 caroms.

Paul Desiderio and Jun Manzo scored 19 apiece for the Fighting Maroons in a losing effort.

Adamson University improved to 4-2, while UP reeled to a 3-3 record.

AdU Soaring Falcons will next face the FEU Tamaraws on October 7 at the Mall of Asia arena, while the UP Fighting Maroons will try to bounce back against the NU Bulldogs on October 8 at the same venue.