UP Fighting Maroons clinch Final Four twice-to-beat advantage

Updated Wed, October 30, 2024 at 5:02 PM Published Wed, October 30, 2024 at 12:27 AM

The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons secured a twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four by defeating Ateneo de Manila University, 75-47.

UP now holds a 9-1 win-loss record, placing them second behind La Salle, and has clinched a playoff spot for the sixth consecutive season.

This victory marks UP's third consecutive win and reaffirms their mastery over Ateneo, whom they also defeated on the opening day.

Francis Lopez led the team with 20 points, supported by Quentin Millora-Brown's double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds.

The loss drops Ateneo to a 3-8 record, further impacting their standings.

UP's coaching staff emphasized the importance of executing and maintaining a unified mindset to achieve their goal of reclaiming the championship title.

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