UAAP: Ateneo's Louie Alas, UP's Bayla, Luanzon address late-game exchange

GMA Network - Nov 7, 2026

Ateneo coach Louie Alas, UP"s Jacob Bayla and assistant coach Christian Luanzon share their sides following a heated late-game exchange in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament.

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