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UP nears first round sweep in UAAP women’s basketball; NU wins anew
The UP Fighting Maroons achieved their best start in the UAAP Final 4 era with a 6-0 record after narrowly defeating the De La Salle Lady Archers, 65-61.
Rookie Louna Ozar led UP with 14 points, six assists, and four steals, while Marian Domingo also contributed 14 points.
Christie Bariquit and Rhea Sanchez added nine points each for UP.
Despite a tight game, UP secured the win with clutch plays in the closing moments.
UP head coach Paul Ramos expressed happiness with the team's continuous improvement and winning streak as the first round of the tournament nears its end.
Ann Mendoza led La Salle with 15 points and six rebounds, but the Lady Archers fell to a 1-5 record.
The defending champion National University (NU) also won, staying on top of the tournament with an 8-peat quest.
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The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons maintained their undefeated streak in the UAAP Season 86 women's basketball tournament with a 73-69 overtime victory against the University of Sto. Tomas (UST), extending their winning streak to five games, their best start since Season 71.
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The UP Fighting Maroons defeated the De La Salle Green Archers, 67-64, to maintain their perfect 6-0 record in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.
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The defending champion National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs secured their fifth consecutive victory in the UAAP Season 86 women's basketball tournament by defeating the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) Blue Eagles, 84-74.
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The Ateneo Blue Eagles defeated the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, 85-76, ending UP's six-game winning streak in the UAAP Season 86 women's basketball tournament.
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Adamson University secured their first victory in the UAAP Season 86 Women's Basketball Tournament, defeating University of the East with a dominant 71-41 score.
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