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UAAP: UST still king in men’s chess, NU wins women’s crown
National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs have officially clinched the UAAP Season 88 women's chess championship after a thrilling finish.
The Sampaloc-based NU squad trailed for most of the season before securing the title with a clutch final-round win.
This victory marks their third overall title and their first since their back-to-back championship runs in Seasons 84 and 85.
Woman FIDE Master Allaney Doroy led the charge with a gold-medal performance on the top board, earning her second MVP award in the women's division.
NU coach Jojo Aquino described their championship run as difficult, highlighting the need for focus and avoiding complacency.
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University of Santo Tomas is one match point away from claiming the UAAP Season 88 boys' chess championship after holding defending champion Far Eastern University-Diliman to a 2-2 draw.
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De La Salle University reignited their championship hopes in the UAAP Season 88 men's chess tournament with two crucial victories over the weekend.
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Paul Francisco scored 10 of his 13 points in overtime, including back-to-back triples in the final minute, to lead the National University (NU) Bulldogs to a 71-66 victory over the Ateneo Blue Eagles.
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