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UAAP: Malick Diouf stars as UP squeaks past FEU in overtime
Malick Diouf's crucial baskets in overtime secured an 80-76 victory for the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons against the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws, maintaining UP's undefeated streak in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.
Diouf was instrumental in the win, recording an impressive double-double with 11 points and 20 rebounds.
Janjan Felicilda and CJ Cansino also contributed significantly to UP's offense, scoring 17 and 14 points respectively.
The game was closely contested, with both teams tied at 73 points in overtime before Diouf's decisive plays.
FEU's Jorick Bautista attempted a late comeback with a three-pointer, but UP sealed the win with clutch free throws and a lay-in in the final seconds.
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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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The UP Fighting Maroons achieved their best UAAP start since 1997 with a 4-0 record after a thrilling 80-76 overtime victory against the FEU Tamaraws.
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University of the Philippines' foreign student-athletes Malick Diouf and Favour Onoh were named UAAP Players of the Week for their outstanding performances in the men's and women's basketball tournaments, respectively.
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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 East (UE) Red Warriors staged a comeback, defeating the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws 65-58 in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.
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