Undefeated Ateneo Blue Eagles face UP Fighting Maroons in UAAP basketball

Updated Tue, October 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM Published Tue, October 7, 2025 at 4:58 PM

The undefeated Ateneo Blue Eagles will face the reigning champion University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons in a pivotal 'Battle of Katipunan' in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament.

The game is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, at the Mall of Asia Arena, where Ateneo aims to maintain its perfect 4-0 record.

Ateneo enters the match with momentum from an 81-74 victory over rival De La Salle University.

The Fighting Maroons are coming off a rally of their own, securing an even 2-2 slate from a 0-2 start by defeating the National University Bulldogs, 66-59, after being down by 22 points.

Coach Tab Baldwin acknowledged that defeating the Fighting Maroons will be a difficult task, especially as Ateneo aims to surpass their previous season's win tally in the first round alone.

He noted that UP is fighting to get back into the top four contention, while Ateneo is trying to hold on to their outstanding start to the season.

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