The UP Fighting Maroons target a return to their winning ways against the still undefeated Ateneo in UAAP Season 88 women's basketball.
The UP Fighting Maroons look to bounce back from their first loss of the season when they clash with the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball's “Battle of Katipunan” on Wednesday, October 8.
Gametime is 7:00 p.m. at the Mall of Asia Arena.
After a rough outing against defending champion NU, UP hopes to regain its rhythm and reassert itself among the early contenders.
Mariel Vigno, who led the Fighting Maroons with 13 points in that loss, will be tasked to set the tone as they look to hand Ateneo its first defeat.
The Fighting Maroons, holding a 2-1 record, have been one of the tournament’s early surprise packages, showing improved chemistry and poise in close games.
Against Ateneo, they will need to lean on their collective effort and defensive intensity to slow down a Blue Eagles squad that has yet to taste defeat.
On the other side, Ateneo (3-0) continues to soar behind rookie standout Erika De Luna, who impressed in their win over La Salle, and two-time MVP Kacey Dela Rosa, the heart of their dominant start.
With pride and positioning on the line, UP is determined to flip the script and come out on top in this edition of the Battle of Katipunan.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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