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UP’s Malick Diouf named UAAP MVP
Malick Diouf of University of the Philippines earned the Most Valuable Player honor in the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament.
Maroons face Tigers; Archers try to hang on
Defending champion University of the Philippines seeks to bounce back and return to the win column when it tussles with University of Santo Tomas in the second round of the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 23, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
UP nears twice-to-beat advantage, downs UST
Defending champion University of the Philippines inched closer to a twice-to-beat advantage after a 78-60 win over University of Santo Tomas in the second round of the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament Wednesday, Nov. 23, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
UP, Ateneo rekindle rivalry
University of the Philippines and Ateneo renew their rivalry while La Salle and Adamson try to press their bids for the fourth and last semis berth in the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament Saturday, Nov. 26, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Maroons face Tamaraws; Eagles, Tigers clash
Defending champion University of the Philippines remains vigilant despite taking the first semifinal seat when it tackles Far Eastern University as the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament resumes after a 12-day break on Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
UP dumps FEU for 10th win
Defending champion University of the Philippines cruised past Far Eastern University with a 73-59 win in the second round of the men’s basketball tournament Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Big man Sean Alter to play for UP
The acquisition of Alter boosts the team that is seeking to regain lost glory following a title defeat to the Ateneo Blue Eagles last season.
UP frustrates Ateneo, nears back-to-back UAAP title
Defending champion University of the Philippines showed championship poise and fended off Ateneo’s late comeback, 72-66, in Game 1 of their the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball Finals on Sunday night, Dec. 11, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
‘Powerful’ visit from alumni helped Ateneo in Game 2, says Baldwin
A visit from the alumni in practice lit the fire and inspired the Blue Eagles’ Game 2 showing, revealed Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin.
UP, Ateneo student council urge Game 3 attendees to wear black
The University of the Philippines student council and Ateneo de Manila University’s Sanggunian are calling all attendees to wear black to protest the revival of mandatory ROTC during the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball finals between their schools.