The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons continue to roll in the FilOil EcoOil ECJ Preseason Cup after ruling over the Ateneo Blue Eagles, 82-75, Saturday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.
Harold Alarcon and the UP Fighting Maroons sent the Ateneo Blue Eagles to their fifth straight loss in the FilOil EcoOil preseason cup.MANILA, Philippines -- The win hikes the Fighting Maroons’ record to 6-0, while the Blue Eagles remain winless in five games thus far.The Diliman-based squad led by eight, 76-68, with about four minutes remaining with a pair of free throws by Francis Lopez.
Bahay missed a big 3-pointer on the other end, and Chris Koon split his free throws to all but secure UP’s win.Andrew Bongo spearheaded Ateneo with 16 points, while Tuano added 14. A 6-1 run capped by a jumper by John Abate slammed the door on the Growling Tigers’ comeback attempt, 66-56. Liwag, then, had a go-ahead layup for the win with 28 seconds left which turned out to be the game winner.
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