Al-Hussaini lifts Ateneo over UE

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By Cedelf P. Tupas
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 18:20:00 07/16/2009

Filed Under: Basketball, University Athletics Association of the Philippines (UAAP)

MANILA, Philippines - With big man Rabeh Al-Hussaini throwing his weight around inside the paint, Ateneo rallied from an early 17-point deficit to post a 72-57 win over University of the East in the UAAP men's basketball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum.

Al-Hussaini finished with a season-best 27 points to power the Blue Eagles, who joined University of Santo Tomas on top of the standings with a 2-0 record.

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