Determined UE out to get a winning start for new head coach Chris Gavina as the Red Warriors face NU in their UAAP Season 88 opener.
The UE Red Warriors usher in a new era under head coach Chris Gavina when they take on the NU Bulldogs in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday.
Tip off is at 1:00 p.m. from the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.
After narrowly missing out on the Final Four last season, the Red Warriors are eager to make a stronger push this year and know a good start will be crucial.
UE will turn to holdovers Precious Momowei, John Abate, and Wello Lingolingo to carry the charge as they look to improve on last year's campaign that ended just one win shy of the semifinals.
Their opening challenge comes against a steady NU squad that hopes to avoid last season’s slow start.
The Bulldogs are powered by veterans Jake Figueroa and Steve Nash Enriquez, who will look to set the tone for a team eyeing another Final Four run.
With both programs determined to begin on the right foot, the UE-NU clash promises to be an early test of depth, leadership, and resilience in what shapes up to be another competitive UAAP season.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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