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Maroons repeat over Warriors, boost drive for semis incentive

Published Nov 8, 2025 04:11 pm

At A Glance

  • Reigning champion University of the Philippines dominated University of the East, 70-61, to boost its bid for a twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila Saturday, Nov. 8.
Francis Nnoruka helps UP strengthen its semifinal bonus bid. (UAAP Media)
Francis Nnoruka helps UP strengthen its semifinal bonus bid. (UAAP Media)
Reigning champion University of the Philippines dominated University of the East, 70-61, to boost its bid for a twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila Saturday, Nov. 8.
The Fighting Maroons wasted no time as they unleashed a 46-25 barrage – spanning from the first half to the third quarter – highlighted by Sean Alter’s slam before Francis Nnoruka delivered timely baskets that squashed a late Red Warriors rally.
UP not only duplicated its 92-75 first-round victory over UE, but it also strengthened its hold on the No. 2 spot with an 8-3 slate by notching its fourth straight win.
Woes continued for the Recto-based squad despite coach Chris Gavina’s return as it suffered its 11th consecutive loss and 16th straight setback since the latter part of Season 87.
The 6-foot-9 Nigerian Nnoruka led State U’s balanced attack with 16 points which went with 12 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and one steal, while Alter and Gerry Abadiano chipped in 13 and 10 points, respectively.
“We’ve played within the system, crashing the board, getting rebounds, making some stops, and running through transition. We made stops throughout the game and it worked for us,” said Nnoruka.
Coming off impressive scoring outings in their escape over University of Santo Tomas, 89-88, Noy Remogat had a quiet five points along with four rebounds, three assists, and two steals for UP, while Harold Alarcon listed four points.
Toper Lagat had 21 points, while Wello Lingolingo added 11 points for UE. Precious Momowei, for his part, struggled big time with only four points, 12 rebounds, one block, and one steal in a losing cause.
UP eyes to stretch its string of victories when it challenges fellow semis hopeful Adamson next Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
UE, meanwhile, guns for its first victory against University of Santo Tomas Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
The scores:
UP (70) – Nnoruka 16, Alter 13, Abadiano 10, Fortea 6, Remogat 5, Alarcon 4, Coronel 4, Belmonte 4, Stevens 3, Bayla 3, Palanca 2, Yñiguez 0, Briones 0, Andres 0, Torres 0, Felicilda 0.
UE (61) – Lagat 21, Lingolingo 11, Despi 9, Malaga 6, Momowei 4, Distrito 4, Datumalim 3, Cabero 2, Mulingtapang 1, Rosete 0, Robles 0, Jimenez 0.
Quarters: 19-8, 44-25, 60-40, 70-61.

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