Ateneo edges UE anew

Ateneo Blue Eagles Kiefer Ravena lay up against UE Moustapha Arafat and Pedrito Galanza. ARNOLD ALMACEN

MANILA, Philippines—Kiefer Ravena drained a game-sealing 3-pointer as Ateneo dealt another heartbreaking loss to University of the East with a 78-73 win in the UAAP Season 77 men’s basketball tournament Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Ravena finished with 16 points, highlighted by a triple from the top of the key, that clinched the game, 76-72, with 14.2 seconds left.

With the win, the Blue Eagles gained solo lead at 7-2 while the Red Warriors dropped to 4-5.

Chris Newsome led Ateneo in scoring with 23 points that went with six rebounds.

Charles Mammie notched a double-double with 15 points and 18 rebounds in a losing cause for UE.

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