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Red Warriors banking on Precious star
Precious Momowei expressed his readiness to play the entire 40 minutes for the University of the East Red Warriors in their bid to end a 15-year Final Four drought in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament.
Momowei played without rest in a recent game, contributing 18 points and 15 rebounds to secure a come-from-behind 69-62 victory against the Ateneo Blue Eagles.
He stated his commitment to his role, emphasizing his willingness to play extended minutes and embrace the challenges ahead.
UE coach Jack Santiago acknowledges Momowei's fitness and his capability to play full games, noting past strategies to manage his minutes due to foul trouble and defensive shifts.
The Red Warriors also ended a nine-year losing streak against Ateneo with this significant win, marking their first victory over the Blue Eagles since November 2015.
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The University of the East (UE) Red Warriors defeated the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagles, 69-62, ending a 14-game losing streak that spanned nearly nine years.
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The University of the East (UE) Red Warriors secured their third consecutive victory in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament by defeating the National University (NU) Bulldogs with a score of 57-51.
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The UE Red Warriors have achieved the longest winning streak in the UAAP men's basketball tournament in ten years, securing five consecutive wins to end the first round with a 5-2 record and a third-place standing.
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The University of the East (UE) Junior Warriors maintained their undefeated streak in the UAAP Season 87 Junior High School Boys' Basketball Tournament with a dominant 89-64 win over National University-Nazareth School (NUNS).
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Wello Lingolingo's buzzer-beater secured the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors a 63-62 victory against Adamson University, marking their fifth consecutive win and longest streak in 10 years.
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