UP Fighting Maroons clinch fourth straight win after beating FEU Tamaraws 69-66

The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons secured their fourth consecutive victory in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament by narrowly defeating the Far Eastern University Tamaraws, 69-66.

UP big man Gani Stevens delivered a near double-double of 14 points and 9 rebounds, including the crucial putback layup at the 1:45 mark of the fourth that gave the Fighting Maroons the lead.

The win improved UP's record to 4-2, while FEU dropped to 1-4.

Harold Alarcon led the Fighting Maroons with 15 points, six rebounds, three assists, and three steals, with Reyland Torres adding 12 points.

Jorrick Bautista paced the Tamaraws with 18 points, and Mo Konateh posted a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds.

The Tamaraws had multiple opportunities to tie the game in the dying seconds but failed to convert.