UP Fighting Maroons hand NU Bulldogs first loss in UAAP Season 88

Updated Mon, October 6, 2025 at 12:48 AM Published Sat, October 4, 2025 at 7:29 PM

The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons defeated the National University Bulldogs, 66-59, handing NU their first loss in UAAP Season 88.

UP improved to a 2-2 win-loss record, while NU dropped to 3-1.

The Fighting Maroons erased a 13-point deficit in the third period, with Filipino-American sharpshooter Miguel Yniguez, Nigerian forward Francis Nnoruka, and veteran Harold Alarcon playing key roles.

UP assistant coach Christian Luanzon stated that other players are determined to step up following the departure of key players from previous seasons.

This victory marked UP's second consecutive win and snapped NU's three-game winning streak.

Francis Nnoruka led UP with 14 points and six rebounds, supported by Gani Stevens' 10 points.

Steve Nash Enriquez paced NU with 16 points, while Gelo Santiago added 10.

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