Far Eastern University topped Adamson University, 73-66, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Wednesday to halt its 3-game losing skid in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament.
Kirby Mongcopa collected 13 points, eight rebounds and four assists for the Tamaraws, who raised their win-loss record to 5-4 for a 3-way tie for third place with the De La Salle Green Archers and the Ateneo Blue Eagles.
Cabs Cabonilas added 11 points and six rebounds for FEU, which led by as many as 19 points, 55-36, before hitting timely baskets to keep Adamson at bay.
Kenji Canete logged 14 points to pace the Soaring Falcons, who suffered their second straight loss and fell to 4-5 for a share of sixth place with the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers.
