UAAP basketball Archives – Tinig ng Plaridel

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UP clinches ROTY awards; Diouf takes second straight Mythical Five honor

Posted on 4 December 2023
byMJ Viernes

Three University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons etched their names in the UAAP history books after grabbing a Mythical Five seat and two Rookie of the Year awards in the Season 86 collegiate basketball tournaments.

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UP snags twin victories, moves closer to twice-to-beat edge

Posted on 16 November 2023
byJustin Boncodin and Jason Rodriguez

The UP Fighting Maroons strengthened their bid for twice-to-beat advantages after securing twin victories ahead of their concluding games in the elimination round of the #UAAPSeason86 men’s and women’s basketball tournament.

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Torculas, Onoh lead UP dominance in split Game 12 results

Posted on 12 November 2023
byNiklas Arriola and Jelena Basilio

Already assured of a Final Four slot, the UP Fighting Maroons continue their quests for a twice-to-beat advantage as they absorb split results in their respective #UAAPSeason86 matches on Saturday, Nov. 11.

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UP clinches 8-2 record after tough MBT loss, WBT blowout win

Posted on 6 November 2023
byRenee Rhose De Guzman and Mark Villamora

Despite absorbing split results, the UP Fighting Maroons maintain a safe spot in the Final Four race of the #UAAPSeason86 basketball tournaments as the men’s team shares the top of the standings with NU and the women’s squad sits solo at second place.

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UP snags double win with MBT redemption, WBT lose-streak ender

Posted on 30 October 2023
byJason Rodriguez and MJ Viernes

Both the UP Men’s and Women’s basketball teams are now back to the win column after securing a pair of wins against the Ateneo Blue Eagles and Adamson Lady Falcons, respectively, to continue their second-round campaign with a clean slate.

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UP MBT surrenders UAAP crown to Ateneo in heartbreaking Game 3

Posted on 23 December 202228 December 2022
bySophia Cifra and Lorraine Valdez

The Fighting Maroons could not close out their fourth-quarter comeback charge for a historic title repeat at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.

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Diouf becomes third Fighting Maroon crowned UAAP MVP

Posted on 18 December 202218 December 2022
byJelena Basilio and Gab Casagan

The Senegalese standout follows the footsteps of Fort Acuña in 1968 and Bright Akhuetie in 2018 as the only season MVP winners that hail from UP.

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UP drops injury-marred Game 2 to force sudden death with Ateneo

Posted on 18 December 202218 December 2022
byKarl Agbugay

A foul-plagued UP found themselves on the losing end last Wednesday in front of a 20,000-strong crowd at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum as Ateneo rebounded to stretch the championship series to a decider.

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Lucero tows UP past Ateneo as MBT nears back-to-back UAAP crowns

Posted on 12 December 202212 December 2022
byIvy Ferrer

Graduating Fil-Am forward Zavier Lucero had a double-double outing with 14 points and 11 rebounds to help the maroons gain the upper hand in the best-of-three championship series.

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UP weathers late NU storm, books return trip to UAAP finals

Posted on 10 December 202226 February 2023
byJc Ricarte

Facing a gallant NU stand in the final frame, State U displayed championship poise in crunch time to mount an 11-0 surge and secure their spot in the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball finals.

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