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UP downs NU to grab lead in UAAP women's basketball
The UP Fighting Maroons stunned the NU Lady Bulldogs, 72-69, to stay unbeaten in three games and grab the solo lead in Season 86.
This victory marks the first time UP has beaten NU in 12 years.
Nigerian center Favour Onoh led UP with a double-double of 18 points, 15 rebounds, 4 steals, and 4 blocks.
Filipino-American rookie Louna Ozar, returning from Gilas Pilipinas Women duties, scored UP's final basket with 2.5 seconds left, finishing with 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists.
Christie Bariquit contributed 13 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals for the Maroons.
The Lady Bulldogs, now 2-1, were paced by Karl Pingol with 15 points and Camille Clarin with 12 points.
The Maroons are continuing their surprise run after missing the Final Four last season.
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The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons maintained their undefeated streak in the UAAP Season 86 women's basketball tournament with a 73-69 overtime victory against the University of Sto. Tomas (UST), extending their winning streak to five games, their best start since Season 71.
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The NU Lady Bulldogs defeated the FEU Lady Tams with a score of 95-58, marking their second win in the UAAP Season 86 women's basketball tournament.
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The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons defeated the National University (NU) Bulldogs with a final score of 78-60, maintaining their undefeated record in the UAAP Season 86 Men's Basketball Tournament.
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The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons and the National University Bulldogs share the lead with identical 2-0 records in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.
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Adamson University secured their first victory in the UAAP Season 86 Women's Basketball Tournament, defeating University of the East with a dominant 71-41 score.
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