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UAAP Finals: Title defeat sees end to UP’s ‘Maroon 5’ era
University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons coach Goldwin Monteverde expressed pride in his team despite their UAAP Season 88 Finals loss to De La Salle University.
The Fighting Maroons' championship aspirations ended with an 80-72 defeat in Game 3.
This loss also marked the end of the "Maroon 5" era, as key players Harold Alarcon, Reyland Torres, Janjan Felicilda, Gerry Abadiano, and Terrence Fortea are graduating.
Monteverde commended the graduating players for their contributions throughout the season and past seasons, noting their consistent effort in practices and games.
The "Maroon 5" group was instrumental in ending UP's 36-year championship drought in Season 84 and led the team to its fifth consecutive Finals appearance.
Despite their best efforts, the La Salle defense managed to contain key players Abadiano and Alarcon in Game 3, with Abadiano scoring seven points and Alarcon finishing with six.
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