Maroon ballers soar past Adamson with back-to-back wins
Their back-to-back wins were marked by back-and-forth matchups and dominant plays at the tail end of the game.
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UP scores split results with MBT comeback, WBT defeat on opening day
For the Fighting Maroons, #UAAPSeasonn85 opening day was a tale of mixed fortunes, with a tough defeat on one end and a hard-fought victory on the other.
Full-swing return: What to expect from UAAP Season 85
After holding a limited number of events last season, the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) is set to bring back a full athletic calendar for Season 85. The…
Of highs and lows: Rekindling a season like no other for UP
With a successful campaign in the books for UP, Season 84 proved to be a learning curve that marked a vital step forward for our student-athletes since their competitive hiatus in the pandemic.
UP ends four-game losing streak, takes over UE
The Lady Warriors struggled with 27 unforced errors in their game against UP. Alyssa Bertolano was not helping UE’s case either, as she chalked up 14 points and eight excellent digs in the match. Her unpredictable style made her player of the game, and State U the victor of this redemption faceoff.
#AtinNa: UP seizes men’s basketball crown in thrilling finale
After 36 years, the long wait is over as the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons capture the men’s basketball championship over the mighty Ateneo Blue Eagles, 72-69, in Game 3 of the finals at the Mall of Asia Arena on May 13.
Bertolano shines as UP wins season opener vs UE
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons launch their UAAP Season 84 campaign with a straight-sets victory, 25-19, 25-23, 25-23, against the University of the East (UE) Lady Warriors…
UP enters do-or-die match after loss to DLSU
Ricci Rivero and Malick Diouf racked up 18 points each in the losing effort, with MVP candidate Zav Lucero adding 17 points. With this loss, UP now moves to the tipping point of a Season 81 finals rematch with the Ateneo Blue Eagles, or a season-ending defeat to DLSU.
UP powers past Ateneo to block season sweep
The Fighting Maroons’ last win against their Katipunan rivals was in Season 79, when State U took down the Blue Eagles by four points, 56-52 in the closing stages of their hard-fought battle.
UP dominates UST ahead of second round finale
The Fighting Maroons maintained their strong momentum up to the closing stages, where rookie player RC Calimag gave State U its biggest lead of the match at 33 points. Despite UST’s late charge to mount a comeback, UP eliminated the Growling Tigers from Final Four contention with a 29-point victory.
UP secures twice-to-beat edge after win against UE
The struggling UE squad forged a late comeback bid in the final frame to close in on UP by nine points. But the maroon shirts charged to stretch the gap with a 12-4 run to lock in their tenth win of the season and the twice-to-beat advantage in the playoff round.
UP reaches Final Four in last-gasp win over DLSU
With a two-point lead in the last eight seconds, Ricci Rivero split his two free-throws to give the DLSU Green Archers one last chance to tie the game. But the green shirts failed to convert a potential game-winning attempt to hand UP its ninth league win.