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Mighty UP eyes FilOil preseason 3-peat as underdog NU stakes upset bid
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons and the National University (NU) Bulldogs will compete in the 2025 FilOil Preseason Cup championship game on Sunday, July 27.
UP is aiming for an unprecedented third consecutive title, which would allow them to permanently keep the ECJ Perpetual Trophy.
UP's coach Goldwin Monteverde acknowledges NU as a formidable opponent, highlighting the difficulty of the upcoming championship game, especially after losing key players Francis Lopez, Quentin Millora-Brown, and JD Cagulangan.
New recruits for UP include former UE star guard Noy Remogat and foreign student-athlete Francis Nnoruka.
NU's coach Jeff Napa recognizes his team as the underdog but emphasizes the importance of playing their own game.
The championship game will be preceded by the Hanes 3-Point Shootout at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.
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