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Culture faces test as UP rides Adamson rout into Ateneo duel
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons secured a spot in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball Final Four after defeating Adamson University, 70-59.
With only a 58-57 lead late in the fourth quarter, the Fighting Maroons unleashed a decisive 12-0 run to secure the win.
This victory hiked UP's record to 8-1, making them the second team to clinch a semifinals berth after the league-leading La Salle Green Archers.
JD Cagulangan led the Fighting Maroons with 17 points, shooting 7-of-11 from the field, while Gani Steven added 10 points.
UP assistant coach Christian Luanzon stated that while they will celebrate clinching a semifinal spot, their ultimate goal is to reach the finals and avenge previous back-to-back finals losses.
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