By Adrian Taningco
The De La Salle Green Archers thumped the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, 79-67, to claim its first win in the 74th University Athletic Association of the Philippines Saturday at the Araneta Coliseum.
Rebounding was the key for the Archers’ victory, as the Maroons were subdued in the battle of the boards, 38-64, against the taller La [...]
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Undersized Maroons succumb to Archers, lose second straight
July 24, 2011 – 10:08 pm
Still Some Fight Left in the UP Fighting Maroons
July 10, 2011 – 1:20 am
By Karlitos Brian Decena
Due to losses amassed by their basketball team in the past, some students from the University of the Philippines have come to expect little from the Fighting Maroons every time the collegiate basketball season opens.
One of them is senior journalism student Ro Taningco, who always has one simple wish for the team [...]
Rains welcome UAAP Season 74 opening
July 10, 2011 – 1:13 am
By Marisse Gabrielle Panaligan
Amid the heavy rains, the 74th season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines officially opened Saturday at the Marikina Sports Complex.
Sporting umbrellas matching their school colors, athletes from different schools braved the rains to participate in the ceremonies, which host school Ateneo de Manila University patterned after the Olympic Games.
Retired professional basketball player and [...]
Lady Maroons close out Warriors in 4 sets
November 28, 2010 – 11:19 pm
The Lady Maroons succumbed to a bunch of errors after the glitch-free opener, giving away 42 points compared to the Warriors’ 28, before finally closing them out in the fourth set.
Hala Bira! UP reclaims UAAP Cheerdance crown
September 13, 2010 – 1:19 pm
“Ganoon kasi naman ang UP eh, mahilig gumawa ng istorya. Doon tayo naiiba. Hindi lang tayo gagawa ng sayaw para magpasikat,” Antonio added.
Maroons repeat 0-14 UAAP exit
September 11, 2010 – 11:38 pm
The Maroons tried to send the game into overtime, but a minute proved to be too short a time to catch up against the UE Red Warriors, 67-61.
FEU drubs UP, 70-48
September 5, 2010 – 11:37 pm
Meanwhile, UP remains winless in 13 outings. A loss against the University of the East on Saturday will tie their 2007 0-14 record in the UAAP.
Falcons show no mercy vs. depleted Maroons, 74-51
August 27, 2010 – 5:15 am
Magi Sison has been a workhorse for the Maroons in the absence of teammates Woody Co and Mark Lopez, who were both injured, Alvin Padilla, who was suspended, and Mike Silungan, who caught a flu.
Bulldogs sneak past UP, 61-59
August 22, 2010 – 10:43 pm
“I just closed my eyes and hoped it would miss,” said NU coach Eric Gonzales as his Bulldogs squad escaped UP’s late surge with only a minute down in the final period.
Blue Eagles subdue Maroons, 75-59
August 15, 2010 – 12:21 am
“The players are improving but I challenged them that one of them should step-up for the team,” Coach Boyet Fernandez said.