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Upsets unlikely in Final 4 but UST, Adamson will try anyway
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.
La Salle will face Adamson University, while UP is scheduled to play against the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in the semifinals on Saturday at the Araneta Coliseum.
Both UP and La Salle earned semifinal bonuses, meaning they only need to win one game to advance to the finals.
The UP Fighting Maroons are considered favorites against the UST Growling Tigers, having won both of their elimination round encounters.
Despite their previous wins, UP's assistant coach Christian Luanzon emphasized the need for thorough preparation, acknowledging UST's experienced players and their recent strong performance.
The UST Growling Tigers are returning to the Final Four for the first time since Season 82 in 2019, when they also reached the Finals after defeating UP in the semifinals.
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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.
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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 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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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 Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses will face the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs in the UAAP Season 87 women's basketball finals, setting up a rematch of last year's championship.
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