The race for the last two Final Four slots in UAAP Season 87 is starting to get interesting, with two more teams in FEU and Adamson entering the fray.
The race for the Final Four of UAAP Season 87 is starting to heat up again with DLSU and UP firmly securing their spots, while the battle for third and fourth continues to unfold.
With crucial games and surprising upsets, here’s a look at the updated standings as of November 5 after an eventful week.
DLSU Green Archers (10-1)
DLSU remains the top seed this week, having secured the twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four. Despite not playing, the Green Archers benefited from UE’s two-game skid to clinch a pivotal edge heading into the postseason.
UP Fighting Maroons (9-2)
UP split its games, delivering a 28-point drubbing to Ateneo but then suffering a surprising 20-point loss to NU. The Maroons hold steady in second place but missed a chance to clinch a twice-to-beat slot.
UE Red Warriors (6-5)
UE faced a tough week with back-to-back losses to Adamson and FEU, scoring only 88 points combined. The Red Warriors remain in third place but now face pressure from UST, which trails by just one game.
UST Growling Tigers (5-6)
Even without a game this week, UST gained ground on UE for the third spot. With an upcoming matchup against UE in Round 2, the Growling Tigers’ path to the Final Four remains wide open.
Adamson Soaring Falcons (4-7)
Adamson broke out of a five-game slump with a crucial win over UE, putting the Falcons back in the Final Four race.
FEU Tamaraws (4-7)
FEU matched Adamson’s record after its win over UE. With renewed momentum, the Tamaraws too are pushing for a postseason spot.
NU Bulldogs (3-8)
NU pulled off a stunning upset with a 20-point victory over UP, keeping the Bulldogs’ slim Final Four hopes alive in the season’s biggest upset.
Ateneo Blue Eagles (3-8)
Ateneo’s struggles continued with a 28-point defeat to UP, marking the worst loss in the Tab Baldwin era and dimming their postseason hopes.
(With reports from Inna Mina/One Sports)
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