Redemption was the sole battlecry of the gladiators from the UAAP and NCAA, withthe teams raging war to reclaim what was once their possession or finally get a taste of a long lost glory in the big stage.
Challenges were aplenty but adversities truly built toughness. At the end, it was clear: patience is a virtue.After its historic championship that broke its 36-year title drought in UAAP Season 84, UP took heavy blows in the following years, enduring two straight title defeats that tore apart veteran guard JD Cagulangan.
Like a deja vu, La Salle and UP disputed the UAAP crown in a rubber match where Cagulangan, Francis Lopez and Quentin Millora-Brown rose to the occasion and steadied the Maroons’ ship in the payoff period. Their collective efforts outshone Quiambao and Mike Phillips to bring back the title to Diliman, 66-62.
“Thankful ako sa coaching staff na wala ring tigil, pag wala sila, di ko rin magagawa ‘yong dapat kong gawin,” he added.
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