UP women's basketball overcomes Ateneo deficit for first UAAP win

The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons women’s basketball team secured its first win of the UAAP Season 89 tournament by defeating Ateneo de Manila University, 89-82, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

UP overcame a 13-point deficit in the third quarter, initiating a comeback with an 8-0 run to end the period. In the fourth quarter, Camille Nolasco hit a crucial three-pointer to tie the game at 78-all, followed by a jumper from Marielle Vingno that gave UP its first lead. Nolasco later extended the advantage with another triple, and the team capitalized on free throws to seal the victory.

Camille Nolasco led the scoring with 19 points, while Kennan Ka recorded a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. The win also marked the UAAP return of head coach Eric Altamirano, who has not coached in the league since 2016.