University of the Philippines outlasted University of the East in triple overtime, 114-113, for its first win even as Mapua gained a piece of the lead in the Philippine Chinese Amateur Basketball League 7th Freego Cup recently at Philippine Buddhacare Academy.
Jaggie Gregorio and Enzo Barraquias took charge in the third extra period, scoring six points each to finally take the fight out of the Junior Warriors.
Allane Barles led UP with 29 points, including a tough basket that sent the game into second overtime. Gregorio and Barraquias chipped in 25 and 21 points, respectively.
The Red Robins got another stellar performance from Sherwin Concepcion and Daniel Aguierre to rip Adamson, 52-39.
With the victory, Mapua tied Ateneo for the lead at 3-0 in the tournament also sponsored by Smart Telecom, Fresh Gear (FG), Jumbo Plastic Linoleum, Colt Commercial, K Tech Sports, Insular Square of Cebu and Cebu Pioneer Auto Supply.
Chiang Kai Shek College tied La Salle-Zobel at 2-0 by downing Letran, 68-58, while Far Eastern U defeated Jose Rizal University, 54-46.