Playing their fourth-straight UAAP Finals Game 3, the UP Fighting Maroons look to recapture the magic of 2022 in Season 87.
The UP Fighting Maroons aim to bounce back and secure their second championship in four seasons as they clash with the DLSU Green Archers in the decisive Game 3 of the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball Finals Sunday.
UP looked poised to clinch the title in Game 2 but faltered late, losing 76-75 after surrendering control in the fourth quarter.
Costly turnovers and four missed free throws in crunch time haunted the Fighting Maroons as La Salle surged to tie the series.
Despite the setback, UP displayed a well-rounded offensive effort, with JD Cagulangan, Francis Lopez, and Gerry Abadiano each scoring 16 points.
One-and-done center Quentin Millora-Brown added 11 points to anchor the interior.
With lessons learned from their Game 2 collapse, the Fighting Maroons are determined to end their Finals drought and reclaim the crown in the season's most important showdown.
Tip off will be at 5:30 p.m. from the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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