In this clash between two cellar-dwelling teams, can the UP Fighting Maroons seize a breakthrough and breathe life into their fading Final Four hopes against the UE Lady Warriors?
UP seeks to keep its slim Final Four hopes alive as the Fighting Maroons take on fellow struggling UE Lady Warriors in the UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball second-round play on Saturday, November 8, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.
Tip-off is at 11:30 a.m.
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After starting the season with back-to-back wins, UP has since dropped eight straight games, recently suffering a 54–104 defeat at the hands of unbeaten UST.
The loss pushed the Fighting Maroons to 2–8 and seventh place. Though they still have a narrow chance to make the playoffs, with Adamson, La Salle, and FEU all tied at 4–6.
Camille Nolasco had 17 markers to pace the Fighting Maroons, while Achrissa Maw added 10 points, five rebounds, and three steals.
Against UE, UP will aim to repeat the outcome of their 84–75 opening-round overtime victory.
(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.]