University of the Philippines secures victories in UAAP basketball and women’s football

The University of the Philippines (UP) secured two different victories in the UAAP Season 89 tournament. In men’s basketball, the UP Fighting Maroons overcame a deficit to defeat the Adamson Soaring Falcons 69-67 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. After trailing 55-45 following the third quarter, UP executed a 17-5 run in the final period. Key contributors included Noy Remogat with 14 points and 6 assists, Dikachi Ududo with 13 points, and Veejay Pre, who recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

In women’s football, the UP women’s team defeated the Ateneo Women’s Football Team 2-1 at the UP Diliman Football Pitch. Despite Ateneo taking an early lead in the 13th minute through a corner kick by KC Zalamea, UP managed to overturn the score to secure the win. The loss places Ateneo in fourth place in the second elimination round standings.