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In UAAP Season 88 high school boys’ basketball action on March 1 at the Blue Eagle Gym, several teams fighting for Final Four positioning secured important victories as the elimination round neared its end.
- National University Nazareth School (NUNS) continued its strong run with an 86–68 win over Adamson University, boosting its record to 11–2 and moving closer to earning a twice‑to‑beat advantage in the playoffs. Key contributors included Corian Cabantog, Shaun Lucido, Mot Matias, and Kurl Figueroa.
- Far Eastern University‑Diliman (FEU‑D) also improved to 11–2 by defeating the University of the East 71–62. Khean Esperanza led FEU‑D with 22 points.
- Ateneo de Manila University coasted to a dominant 103–57 victory over the University of the Philippines, highlighted by Jude Eriobu’s 20 points and 19 rebounds, as they prepared for a crucial game against FEU‑D.
- De La Salle Zobel (DLSZ) pulled off an 84–80 comeback win against the University of Santo Tomas, capped by a decisive late run. Maco Dabao led the Junior Archers with 27 points.
These results kept NUNS, FEU‑D, Ateneo, and DLSZ firmly in contention as the elimination round wound down
