UP eyes sweep in UAAP finals

Updated WED · DEC 14, 2022 · 5:20 PM

University of the Philippines (UP) is one game away from defending its UAAP men's basketball title after defeating Ateneo de Manila University 72-66 in Game 1 on Sunday.

Zavier Lucero led UP with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Harold Alarcon hit two crucial three-pointers to secure the victory.

UP aims to sweep the series against Ateneo in Game 2 on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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