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Mark dates: UAAP gets going this weekend
The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) has officially announced the first-round schedule for its Season 88 basketball competitions.
The season officially kicks off on September 20 with games held at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Quadricentennial Pavilion.
The Under-16 division also begins on September 20 at UST, while the women's division commences on September 24, also at UST.
The men's division will feature several highly anticipated matchups, including the Ateneo-La Salle rivalry on October 5 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, and a Finals rematch between UP and La Salle on October 19 at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The SM Mall of Asia Arena will host UAAP games for the first time in the upcoming season.
UST will serve as the host for the initial three playdates, with additional games to be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum and Mall of Asia Arena.
The Smart Araneta Coliseum will host its first UAAP Season 88 games on September 27, featuring the U-16 division and the women's division.
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University of Santo Tomas (UST) will host the opening of UAAP Season 88 at the UST Grandstand on September 19, with the men's basketball tournament commencing at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.
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The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons will begin their title defense in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament against the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers on September 21 at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.
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The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons will begin their title defense in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament against host University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers on September 21.
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