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UAAP: ‘Fearless’ Fortea, Alarcon, and company locked in for another title run
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons secured their fifth consecutive UAAP finals appearance by defeating the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers, 82-81.
Harold Alarcon led UP's offense with 22 points, while Francis Nnoruka added 19 markers, nine boards, and three blocks.
Terrence Fortea hit a clutch three-pointer in the final minute, giving UP a crucial lead after UST had taken a two-point advantage.
UP now awaits the winner of the other Final Four pairing between La Salle and National University to determine their opponent in the championship series.
This marks UP's sixth finals appearance in the last seven seasons and a chance for their third crown in that span.
UP head coach Goldwin Monteverde lauded his players for responding to the challenge, especially after being down 11 points in the opening frame.
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