UP Fighting Maroons bounce back with 92-75 win over UE Red Warriors

Updated Tue, September 30, 2025 at 12:04 AM Published Sun, September 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM

The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons secured their first win in Season 88 of the UAAP men's basketball tournament, defeating the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors, 92-75.

Rey Remogat, a former Mythical Team member for UE, powered the team with 21 points, 18 of which were scored in the first half, along with six three-pointers, 11 assists, and 7 rebounds.

This victory ends UP's two-game losing streak, improving their record to 1-2, while UE remains winless at 0-3.

Francis Nnoruka and Gani Stevens contributed double-double performances for UP, each scoring 14 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.

The Fighting Maroons jumped to a 20-point lead in the first half and were never threatened from there.

Precious Momowei of UE recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds, but it was not enough to secure a win for his team.

Remogat, who transferred from UE after sitting out last season, dismissed talks of the game being a 'revenge game', emphasizing focus on team practice and preparation.

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