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UP FIGHTING MAROONS STUN FEU, STAY UNDEFEATED IN UAAP SEASON 87

UNIVERSITY of the Philippines dug deep in the fourth, overcoming a 7-14 hole to complete the stunner over Far Eastern University, 23-25, 25-23, 25-17, 25-23, and eclipse last year’s one-win effort in the UAAP Season 87 Women’s Volleyball Tournament at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan on Wednesday.  Led by Jaz Ellarina’s infectious energy, […]

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UP HOMEGROWN TORCULAS GOES TO NCAA

Aldous Torculas is taking his talents outside Diliman for the first time in six years, eager to extend the UP Fight away from home. The Jr. Maroon-turned-Fighting Maroon has opted to forego his remaining playing years in maroon-and-green to suit up in the NCAA, where he will bring his valuable championship experience and versatile skill […]

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FIGHTING MAROONS CLAIM UAAP SEASON 87 CHAMPIONSHIP

In a grueling war of attrition that went the distance, University of the Philippines showcased its unwavering commitment and perseverance amidst all the drama, distractions, and challenges. The Fighting Maroons refused to settle for second place this time, claiming the UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Championship by dethroning the De La Salle University Green […]

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LA SALLE FORCES DECISIVE GAME 3 WITH THRILLING WIN OVER UP

BACK-TO-BACK MVP Kevin Quiambao delivered a stellar fourth-quarter performance, while Mike Phillips showcased unwavering tenacity all night, propelling De La Salle to a thrilling 76-75 victory over the University of the Philippines in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 87 Men’s Basketball Finals. The win, witnessed by 17,112 roaring fans at the SM Mall of […]

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UP FIGHTING MAROONS ONE GAME AWAY FROM UAAP GLORY

UNIVERSITY of the Philippines is on the verge of reclaiming the UAAP men’s basketball title for a fourth straight season. The Fighting Maroons though failed close it out in the last two Finals and are hoping to get the job done this time. UP mounted a fourth-quarter surge to take down defending champion La Salle, […]

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UP FIGHTING MAROONS RETURN TO UAAP FINALS AFTER CLINCHING HARD-FOUGHT VICTORY

Second seed University of the Philippines showcased steadiness under pressure, fending off third-ranked University of Santo Tomas, 78-69, to advance to its fourth-straight UAAP Collegiate Men’s Basketball Finals on Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Fighting Maroons will face the winner between the top-ranked De La Salle Green Archers and the fourth-seeded Adamson Soaring […]

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ALARCON DROPS CAREER-HIGH 33 POINTS IN UP’S VICTORY OVER UE

Harold Alarcon erupted in a career-high performance to lead University of the Philippines past struggling University of the East, 77-67, and into the Final Four of the UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Tournament with momentum on Wednesday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.   Scoring a scorching 33 points, Alarcon fueled UP’s […]

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GREEN ARCHERS DOMINATE FIGHTING MAROONS TO CLINCH NO. 1 SPOT

Defending champion De La Salle University continued its dominance over the University of the Philippines. The Green Archers stamped their class over the Fighting Maroons, 77-66, securing the number one seed for the UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Final Four in front of 13,820 fans at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday evening. This […]

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY STUNS UP IN DOMINANT 67-47 UPSET

AT rock bottom, National University staged the mother of all upsets this UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Tournament, dismantling University of the Philippines in wire-to-wire fashion, 67-47, on Sunday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. With this three-game-skid-breaking triumph, the Bulldogs kept their flickering Final Four hopes alive at 3-8, tied with the Ateneo Blue […]

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UP FIGHTING MAROONS DOMINATE ATENEO IN 28-POINT ROUT

University of the Philippines asserted its mastery over archrival Ateneo de Manila University with a 28-point beatdown, 75-47, to boost their hunt for a twice-to-beat incentive in the UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Tournament on Wednesday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. With their third consecutive win, the Fighting Maroons solidified their hold […]