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Eagles show who’s boss by ending amazing six-game Maroons streak
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons suffered their first loss of the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament to the Ateneo Blue Eagles in a 99-89 overtime thriller on Sunday, October 22, 2023.
This loss prevented the Maroons from completing a first-round sweep and marked a significant shift after their previous six consecutive wins.
Despite the outcome, Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin still considers UP the team to beat in the league, stating that his team remains the underdog.
The Blue Eagles, who are the defending champions, managed to secure the victory in overtime after squandering a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter.
Rookie Mason Amos was instrumental in Ateneo's win with clutch baskets during the extra period.
UP had previously defeated UST, Adamson, NU, and UE by at least 15 points, with close wins against La Salle and FEU.
Ateneo has had an inconsistent campaign, alternating wins and losses before securing consecutive victories against UST and UP.
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The Ateneo Blue Eagles defeated the UST Growling Tigers with a final score of 97-77 in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.
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The UP Fighting Maroons defeated the De La Salle Green Archers, 67-64, to maintain their perfect 6-0 record in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.
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Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin stated that Sunday's UAAP Season 86 clash against University of the Philippines is not a finals rematch due to significant roster changes for both teams.
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The Ateneo Blue Eagles defeated the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, 85-76, ending UP's six-game winning streak in the UAAP Season 86 women's basketball tournament.
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Malick Diouf led the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons to a decisive 77-51 victory over the Adamson Soaring Falcons in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.
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