Manila Bulletin
Fighting Maroons end long wait in UAAP women's basketball
The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons have clinched a spot in the Final Four of the UAAP Season 86 women's basketball tournament.
UP secured their semifinals berth by defeating Far Eastern University with a decisive 70-55 victory.
This marks the first time since Season 71 that the UP women's basketball team will compete in the Final Four.
With a 9-2 win-loss record, UP holds the second spot in the league standings, trailing only UST.
Head coach Paul Ramos expressed that while making the Final Four was a goal, the team is now aiming for more and believes they will underperform if they stop there.
The Fighting Maroons built a commanding lead in the third quarter, extending their halftime advantage to 55-38.
Kaye Pesquera was the top scorer for UP with 17 points, complemented by 11 points each from Christie Bariquit, Achrissa Maw, and Rizza Lozada.
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