On a seven-game losing skid, can UP pull off a major upset and halt the UST Growling Tigresses’ unbeaten run in the UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball tournament?
UP looks to end its losing skid, but the Fighting Maroons face a tall order in trying to stop the unbeaten UST Growling Tigresses in the UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Game time is at 7:00 p.m.
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After winning their first two games, the Fighting Maroons have dropped seven straight, including a deflating 82–62 loss to defending champion NU in their last outing.
Shane Cunanan led UP with 18 points, seven rebounds, and two steals, while Camille Nolasco added 14 points, three rebounds, and one steal.
Across those seven defeats, the Fighting Maroons have lost by an average margin of 20.9 points.
Against UST, UP faces a major challenge as the Growling Tigresses seek to stay perfect with a 9–0 record and strengthen their hold on the no. 1 spot.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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