The UE Red Warriors hope to add to the woes of defending champion UP in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament.
Wello Lingolingo and the UE Red Warriors will try to end their skid and add to the woes of the defending champions UP Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday, Sept. 28.
Gametime is at 2:00 p.m. from the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The Red Warriors enter the matchup at 0-2, but not without a fight.
Lingolingo poured in 19 points in their narrow defeat to Ateneo last time out, showcasing his ability to spark the offense.
UE hopes to finally turn that energy into a victory and avoid falling into an 0-3 hole.
UP, meanwhile, is also in unfamiliar territory.
The Fighting Maroons, reeling from their first 0-2 start under head coach Goldwin Monteverde, struggled in losses to UST and Adamson.
Harold Alarcon, who shot just 2-of-7 in their last outing, will need to find his rhythm as UP searches for answers.
With both squads desperate to break through, Sunday’s clash promises to be a test of resilience as the Red Warriors look to claim their first win at the expense of the reigning champions.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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