ADU Falcons vs Ateneo Blue Eagles – Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup Match Report

Date: June 6, 2026 | Venue: Filoil Flying V Centre | Result: Ateneo Blue Eagles 72 – 52 ADU Falcons

The Ateneo Blue Eagles continued their strong preseason form with a commanding 72–52 victory over the ADU Falcons in the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup on June 6. Ateneo’s disciplined defense and efficient offense proved too much for the Falcons, who struggled to keep pace throughout the contest.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, the Blue Eagles established control, holding the Falcons to just 10 points in the first quarter. Ateneo’s half-court sets were crisp, creating open looks for their shooters. By halftime, the lead was 38–20, and the Falcons never got closer than 15 points in the second half. ADU fought hard but lacked the firepower to mount a serious comeback.

Key Moments

• First Quarter Lockdown: Ateneo forced six Falcons turnovers in the opening period, converting them into 12 points.
• Second Quarter Spurt: A 10–0 run midway through the second quarter stretched the lead to 30–12.
• Falcons’ Third Quarter Push: ADU came out strong after halftime, cutting the deficit to 16, but Ateneo quickly restored order.

Standout Players

Ateneo’s combo guard led all scorers with 19 points, adding 5 rebounds and 4 steals. The Blue Eagles also got a double-double from their center, who finished with 12 points and 14 rebounds. For ADU, their top scorer managed 15 points but shot a poor percentage under pressure.

Preseason Implications

This win gives Ateneo early momentum in the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup, a crucial tune-up for the upcoming collegiate season. The Falcons will use this result as a learning experience, focusing on offensive consistency. Both teams have several more games to fine-tune their rotations before the main tournament begins.