Breathtaking Finishes: UP Marches On, FEU Remains Wigless
Major Events: Men's Basketball Matches of UAAP Season 85 - 8th October
The UP Fighting Maroons have claimed their third consecutive nail-biting victory, edging past the FEU Tamaraws, 73-67.
Terrence Fortea continued to shine for the Maroons, scoring a career-high 17 points on a flawless 5-of-5 from three-point range. Meanwhile, Carl Tamayo added 16 points, 8 of which came in the decisive fourth quarter. As a result, FEU finds itself still in the loser's bracket, being the lone team without a win in the league.
Adamson Breaks the Shackles, UE Sinks Deeper
The much-anticipated UAAP basketball game saw the Adamson Soaring Falcons finally notch their first win of the season, defeating the UE Red Warriors, 74-61, at the Araneta Coliseum.
Jerom Lastimosa put up an impressive display with 11 points, 7 assists, and zero turnovers, while Joem Sabandal topped the scoring with 16 points.
Upcoming Clashes at the Araneta Coliseum
The UAAP Season 85 men's basketball tournament returns to the Araneta Coliseum after a three-year absence, promising another round of pulse-pounding action between contenders seeking to turn their campaigns around.
UE (1-1) vs Adamson (0-2)
The UE Red Warriors aim to keep their winning streak alive, while Adamson looks to end their losing run in an exciting matchup.
With points leader Kyle Paranada and versatile Fil-Am Luis Villegas leading the charge, the Warriors aim to outmaneuver the Falcons who are still seeking their first win, despite the leadership of Jerom Lastimosa and Triumvirate members Sabandal, Magbuhos, and Douanga.
UP (2-0) vs FEU (0-2)
As defending champions, the UP Fighting Maroons look to keep their unbeaten streak intact against win-starved FEU. Despite battling from double-digit deficits in the past, the Maroons hope for a stronger start to avoid nerve-wracking finishes.
FEU, on the other hand, counts on the excellence of forwards Patrick Sleat, LJay Gonzales, and high-flyer Chiolo Anonuevo in their quest for their first win against a formidable rival like UP.
Will UE and UP continue on their winning paths, or will FEU and Adamson finally rise to the occasion and meet preseason expectations? Stay tuned for live updates.
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Terrence Fortea's impressive 5-of-5 three-point shooting in the UP Fighting Maroons' basketball game against FEU sets the stage for an intriguing matchup between the unbeaten Maroons (2-0) and the winless Tamaraws (0-2) in their upcoming contest at the Araneta Coliseum. Adamson Falcons, who recently broke their losing streak, might face a tough challenge against the UE Red Warriors, who aim to extend their winning streak in the same tournament.
