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Fighting Maroons open UAAP title defense against host UST
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.
The game is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion, with UP aiming for a strong start to their bid for a second consecutive championship.
UP secured their second title in four finals appearances last year by defeating La Salle, 2-1, under coach Goldwin Monteverde.
The season officially opens on September 19 with a ceremony at UST Grandstand and Open Field, featuring a theme titled "Strength in Motion, Hope in Action."
The UAAP opening ceremonies will include a mass, a program, and a finale concert.
The official UAAP theme song, with the same title, was written by Louell Baldoza and interpreted by OPM singer-songwriter Kean Cipriano.
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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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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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