UP Fighting Maroons extend winning streak to five games

Updated Sun, September 29, 2024 at 12:27 AM Published Fri, September 27, 2024 at 11:00 PM

The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons secured their fifth consecutive win in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament, defeating Adamson University with a score of 69-57.

UP improved their perfect record to 5-0, despite facing a significant 22-point deficit in the first half.

The Fighting Maroons mounted a remarkable comeback in the third quarter, going on a 25-to-2 run.

Harold Alarcon was a key player for UP with 14 points and eight rebounds.

Terrence Fortea contributed 13 points, while Quentin Millora-Brown registered a double-double of 11 points and 15 rebounds.

JD Cagulangan added nine points and seven assists for UP.

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