With a win against FEU, the defending UP Fighting Maroons could stake their claim to solo second, adding more drama to the Final Four race of UAAP Season 88.
Defending champion UP eyes for solo second as the Fighting Maroons lock horns with the FEU Tamaraws in the second round of UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball on Sunday, October 26, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.
Match time is at 4:30 p.m.
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UP is currently in a three-way tie for second with rivals La Salle and UST at 5-3, just behind league leaders NU, who sit at 6-2.
The Diliman-based squad opened their second-round campaign on a high, edging out the NU Bulldogs 78-74 in a thrilling contest.
Harold Alarcon starred for UP with 24 points, while Noy Remogat and Reyland Torres contributed 11 and 10 markers, respectively.
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Against FEU, head coach Goldwin Monteverde and his wards will look to replicate their 69-66 first-round victory over FEU as they chase back-to-back wins to open the second round.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]