UP Fighting Maroons stay undefeated, beat UST Growling Tigers

Updated Sun, October 15, 2023 at 5:15 AM Published Sat, October 14, 2023 at 4:20 AM

The UP Fighting Maroons defeated the UST Growling Tigers, 110-79, to maintain their undefeated record at 5-0 in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.

Harold Alarcon led UP with 21 points, five rebounds, and four assists, while JD Cagulangan added 16 markers, 9 assists, 3 steals, and 2 rebounds.

The Maroons' lead grew as large as 37 points in the final minutes of the game.

UP's Head Coach Goldwin Monteverde noted that the team's defense improved significantly in the third quarter, which defined their game.

This win marks UP's fifth straight win, the school's best start in the Final Four era.

UP remains atop the standings, while UST continues to be the league's only winless team at 0-5.

UP's women's squad also secured a win against UST, 73-69, extending their unbeaten streak to five games.

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