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UAAP Season 89 sports competitions

Overview

UAAP Season 89 sports competitions featured significant performances across basketball, volleyball, football, and badminton. In men’s basketball, National University (NU) secured an upset victory against the previously undefeated UP Fighting Maroons. The NU Bulldogs utilized defensive pressure to force 15 turnovers, converting them into 26 points, with Paul Francisco contributing six steals and 11 points. Later in the season, the UP Fighting Maroons recovered from a 55-45 deficit against the Adamson Soaring Falcons to win 69-67. Key contributors in that comeback included Noy Remogat with 14 points and 6 assists, Dikachi Ududo with 13 points, and Veejay Pre, who recorded a double-double. Following the first round of eliminations, UP concluded with a 5-2 record, tying with NU for the top spot. After a 91-81 win against the UE Red Warriors, center Gani Stevens described the team’s play as “sloppy” at times. In women’s basketball, the UP Fighting Maroons achieved their first win of the season by overcoming a 13-point deficit against Ateneo de Manila University, winning 89-82. Camille Nolasco led UP with 19 points, while Kennan Ka recorded a double-double. This victory also marked the UAAP return of head coach Eric Altamirano. National University continued its momentum with a 76-63 win over the University of the East Lady Warriors. Adamson University also defeated Ateneo de Manila University 79-70, placing the Lady Falcons in a three-way tie for second place with UP and NU. In women’s football, the UP team defeated the Ateneo Women’s Football Team 2-1 at the UP Diliman Football Pitch, overturning an early lead by Ateneo’s KC Zalamea. In men’s football, Adamson University finished the first round at the top of the standings after a 2-1 victory over the defending champion, UP, led by two goals from Marlon Dasig.

Entities

Ateneo de Manila University · UAAP · National University · University of the Philippines · Adamson University

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Collegiate sports updates in the Philippines

    Ateneo Golf Team secured multiple podium finishes in the JGFP College Series, while Adamson University topped the UAAP men's football first round standings.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Adamson University defeats Ateneo in UAAP women's basketball

    Adamson University defeated Ateneo 79-70 in UAAP Season 89 women's basketball, forcing a tie for second place.

  3. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    UAAP Season 89: UP basketball tops first round as Ateneo and NU reach badminton semis

    UP men's basketball finished the UAAP first round tied for the lead at 5-2, while Ateneo and NU secured the first semifinal spots in men's badminton.

  4. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    UAAP Season 89 badminton tournament opens with new format

    The UAAP Season 89 badminton tournament opened with Ateneo, UP, and National University securing decisive victories under a new competition format.

  5. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    University of the Philippines secures victories in UAAP basketball and women’s football

    The University of the Philippines won two UAAP Season 89 matchups, edging Adamson 69-67 in men’s basketball and defeating Ateneo 2-1 in women’s football.

  6. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    NU Lady Bulldogs defeat UE Lady Warriors in UAAP women's basketball

    National University's Lady Bulldogs defeated the UE Lady Warriors 76-63 in the UAAP Season 89 women's basketball tournament, led by 17-point performances from Tin Cayabyab and Marga Villanueva.

  7. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    UP women's basketball overcomes Ateneo deficit for first UAAP win

    The UP Fighting Maroons women’s basketball team overcame a 13-point deficit to defeat Ateneo de Manila University 89-82 in their UAAP Season 89 opener.

  8. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    National University secures key victories in UAAP Season 89

    National University secured major wins in UAAP Season 89, including a men’s basketball upset over UP and a high school volleyball victory for the Lady Bullpups.

Sources

rebanse.ph · theguidon.com · tiebreakertimes.com.ph · upd.edu.ph

This summary has been updated 7 times: see revision history