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Kouame finds form, but Ateneo falls to Elitzur Eito


Ateneo de Manila University faltered in its second tune-up game in Israel after absorbing a 73–81 defeat against pro team Elitzur Eito Ashkelon at Zysman Arena on Monday evening (Manila time).

After trailing by seven points at halftime, the Blue Eagles saw a slow start to the third quarter which increased their opponents’ lead to 12 heading to the final period.

Ateneo managed to trim the deficit down to five, 67-72, after a free throw by Forthsky Padrigao with 1:59 left in the fourth quarter.

However, multiple turnovers plagued the Blue Eagles down the stretch as the Israelis kept an eight-point cushion towards the end to secure the victory.

Yuval Haim led Elitzur Eito Ashkelon’s charge with 17 points, four assists, two rebounds, and a steal while Alon Sapir followed with 15 points and five rebounds.

Meanwhile, Ange Kouame topscored for Ateneo with 16 points and nine rebounds. Both Padrigao and Chris Koon added 13 points apiece in a losing effort.

After dropping 27 points against Ramat HaSharon last Sunday, Dave Ildefonso was held down to just eight points on 5-of-13 shooting from the field.

The Blue Eagles are set to fly back to the Philippines on September 7.

The Scores:

Ateneo 73 – Kouame 16, Koon 13, Padrigao 13, Ildefonso 8, Obasa 8, Ballungay 4, Andrade 4, Garcia 3, Daves 2, Chiu 2, Lazaro 0, Gomez 0, Fetalvero 0, Quitevis 0, Fornilos 0.

Quarterscores: 18-19, 41-34, 61-49, 81-73.

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