Defending champ University of the Philippines did not waste its twice-to-beat advantage against University of Santo Tomas in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball Final Four.
University of the Philippines used its win-once bonus to the hilt, shutting the door on third-seeded University of Santo Tomas, 82-81, to advance to the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball Finals for the fifth straight time Wednesday, Dec. 3.