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UAAP: UP downs UE for fourth straight win
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons secured their seventh win in 10 games, defeating the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors, 70-61, in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament.
This victory extended UP's winning streak to four games and solidified their hold on second place, putting them half a game behind league leaders National University.
Sean Alter anchored UP's performance with a career-high 13 points on 6-of-6 shooting, six rebounds, and two blocks.
Francis Nnoruka led the Fighting Maroons with 16 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, and four blocks, while Gerry Abadiano contributed 10 points.
The Maroons' lead reached as much as 26 points before UE made a late surge.
Tope Lagat was the top scorer for UE with 21 points, but the Red Warriors remain winless in the tournament at 0-10.
The game was also marked by the return of UE head coach Chris Gavina from a four-game suspension.
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