As UP embarks on a crucial must-win stretch, the Fighting Maroons must overcome the challenge of their Katipunan neighbors, the Ateneo Blue Eagles, to keep their UAAP Final Four dreams alive.
UP is desperate to breathe life back into its Final Four hopes as Fighting Maroons face a pivotal matchup against the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball tournament, Wednesday, November 19, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Gametime is at 7:00 p.m.
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A narrow 69–65 loss to the Adamson Lady Falcons has dealt a serious blow to UP’s playoff campaign.
The setback dropped the Fighting Maroons to 3–9, leaving them two games shy of the FEU Lady Tamaraws and Adamson Lady Falcons for the fourth-best record (5–7).
Camille Nolasco led UP with 19 points, while former Gilas Women cager Louna Ozar added 16 markers in the previous loss.
With little margin for error remaining, the Fighting Maroons now face a must-win stretch over the remainder of the elimination-round campaign.
Against their Katipunan neighbors, can UP finally get its act together and reignite their playoff hopes?
(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.]