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UAAP: UP beats UST in OT, forces rubber match for women’s finals berth
The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons secured an 88-80 overtime victory against the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigresses in the UAAP Season 86 women's basketball Final Four, forcing a do-or-die Game 3.
Favour Onoh, celebrating her 18th birthday, delivered a record-breaking performance with 30 rebounds and 14 points, contributing significantly to UP's crucial win.
Louna Ozar led the team in scoring with 25 points, supported by Kaye Pesquera's 16 points and Rhea Sanchez's 12 points.
UP achieved its first playoff win since 2008, marking a significant step towards potentially reaching the finals for the first time since that year.
The Fighting Maroons mounted a remarkable comeback, overcoming a 20-point deficit in the second quarter with a 21-0 run to take the lead in the third period.
The game was tightly contested throughout the fourth quarter, ending in a 72-all tie, which sent the match into overtime.
The overtime period saw clutch plays from both teams, including a three-pointer by UP's Tantoy Ferrer and an immediate response from Rhea Sanchez, highlighting the intense battle for supremacy.
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The UST Growling Tigresses have secured a finals berth in the UAAP women's basketball tournament and will face the defending champion NU Lady Bulldogs in a best-of-three championship series.
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The NU Lady Bulldogs secured their ninth consecutive UAAP finals appearance by defeating Ateneo, 58-43, marking their 12th straight victory in the women's basketball tournament.
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The UP Fighting Maroons defeated the Ateneo Blue Eagles 57-46 in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball semifinals, securing their third consecutive finals appearance.
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The UP Fighting Maroons secured the top seed and a twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 86 Final Four by defeating the NU Bulldogs 79-57.
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The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons defeated the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers, 86-61, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
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