MANILA, Philippines — University of the Philippines made a strong statement to open its UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Men's Basketball campaign, delivering a stunning finish to defeat archrival Ateneo de Manila University, 77-61, in front of 12,932 fans at the Araneta Coliseum on Saturday evening.
MANILA, Philippines — University of the Philippines made a strong statement to open its UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Men's Basketball campaign, delivering a stunning finish to defeat archrival Ateneo de Manila University, 77-61, in front of 12,932 fans at the Araneta Coliseum on Saturday evening.Despite Ateneo closing the gap to within eight points midway through the fourth quarter, trailing 54-62 after being down by as much as 18 in the third, UP responded emphatically.
'Nung first half may challenge kami na hinarap then after nung huddle namin sa halftime, laging sinasabi sa amin kung paano namin i-overcome 'yung challenge na 'yun kaya nakapag-respond kami nang maayos and nacontrol namin 'yung game hanggang dulo,' said Cagulangan, who is in his final year with UP.Lopez added 14 points on a perfect 3-of-3 shooting from the field, while also going 8-of-13 from the free-throw line.
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