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‘Underdog’ Ateneo looking to pull off surprise vs top seed UP in UAAP Final Four
Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin embraces the underdog role as his team prepares to face the top-seeded University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 86 Final Four.
The Fighting Maroons finished the elimination rounds with a commanding 12-2 record, while Ateneo secured their semifinals spot with a 7-7 slate after winning a playoff against Adamson University.
Despite being the defending champions, Baldwin stressed that Ateneo will enter the match against UP as underdogs.
Baldwin acknowledged UP's strength, highlighting their strong roster and coaching, and expressed confidence that the Fighting Maroons will be well-prepared for the game.
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The Ateneo Blue Eagles secured the last Final Four spot in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament by defeating Adamson University, 70-48, in a knockout game.
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Defending champion Ateneo secured at least a fourth-seed playoff in the UAAP Season 86 Final Four contention after defeating University of the East, 80-74.
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Ateneo Blue Eagles coach Tab Baldwin views their Final Four exit from the UAAP not as a failure, but as a "weird, painful" and growth opportunity, especially after their six-year championship streak ended.
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The UP Fighting Maroons defeated the Ateneo Blue Eagles 57-46 in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball semifinals, securing their third consecutive finals appearance.
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Adamson Soaring Falcons coach Nash Racela is urging his team to focus on their game and 'do our part' in their crucial do-or-die match against the Ateneo Blue Eagles for the last Season 86 Final Four ticket.
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