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UAAP Finals-bound UP looks to change story of past two seasons
The UP Fighting Maroons have secured a spot in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball finals for the fourth consecutive season after defeating the UST Growling Tigers, 78-69.
Francis Lopez and Harold Alarcon led the Maroons with 16 points each, while Reyland Torres added 13 points.
Quentin Millora-Brown contributed significantly with 19 rebounds, 9 points, 4 blocks, and 3 assists.
Despite trailing at halftime, UP ignited a crucial run in the third quarter to take a commanding 55-44 lead.
The Maroons clinched the first finals seat and will await the winner between the La Salle Green Archers and the Adamson Soaring Falcons, with La Salle holding a win-once advantage.
UP won the championship in Season 84 to end a 36-year wait but lost in the finals in the past two seasons to La Salle and Ateneo.
Coach Goldwin Monteverde stated that the team took to heart their past losses and focused on taking it one game at a time.
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