# UAAP Season 89 commencement and basketball tournament

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uaap-season-89-commencement-and-basketball-tournament
> Updated: 2026-09-12T07:40:11.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

UAAP Season 89 commenced with a grand opening ceremony at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The kickoff, hosted by Far Eastern University (FEU), featured a high-production event themed ‘For Everyone, UAAP’ to celebrate the broader collegiate community.

Following the opening festivities, the men’s basketball tournament began. FEU entered the season with ambitions for a Final Four appearance, led by reigning MVP Janrey Pasaol. In early tournament action, the University of the Philippines (UP) defeated the University of Santo Tomas (UST) 92-85. Francis Nnoruka led the UP victory with 18 points and 12 rebounds, filling a significant role following the ineligibility of center Dieonte Miles.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament begins with key matchups

The UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament begins with FEU looking to contend as host and UP securing an opening victory over UST led by Francis Nnoruka.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uaap-season-89-basketball-tournament-begins-with-key-matchups

### 2026-09-10: UAAP Season 89 prepares for grand opening and basketball tip-off

UAAP Season 89 kicks off with a star-studded FEU opening ceremony featuring Vice Ganda, alongside anticipation for breakout basketball players like AJ Fransman and Drew Bongo.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uaap-season-89-prepares-for-grand-opening-and-basketball-tip-off

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