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FINAL FORCE: UP, La Salle look to seal finals showdown
The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 87 men's basketball Final Four begins Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Defending champions La Salle, the top-ranked team with a 12-2 record, will face the fourth-seeded Adamson Falcons, who finished with a 6-8 slate.
The University of the Philippines, holding an 11-3 record, will take on the third-seeded University of Santo Tomas Tigers, who posted a 7-7 record.
Both La Salle and UP hold twice-to-beat advantages in their respective semifinals matchups.
Kevin Quiambao is set to receive a second straight Most Valuable Player award.
The women's basketball playoffs will also commence with a stepladder quarterfinals game between Adamson and Ateneo.
The winner of the women's stepladder match will advance to face the second-seeded University of Santo Tomas, who will then challenge the undefeated National University in the finals.
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The De La Salle Green Archers are headed to the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball finals for the second consecutive year after defeating the Adamson Soaring Falcons 70-55.
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The University of the Philippines (UP) and De La Salle University (La Salle) are aiming to secure victories in their respective UAAP Season 87 Final Four matchups to set up a championship rematch.
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The UP Fighting Maroons have secured a spot in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball finals for the fourth consecutive season after defeating the UST Growling Tigers, 78-69.
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The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) has adjusted its men's and women's basketball finals schedule for Season 87.
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The University of the East (UE) Red Warriors and Adamson Soaring Falcons will compete in a knockout match on Wednesday, November 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Mall of Asia Arena for the final semifinals berth in the UAAP men's basketball tournament.
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