La Salle stands in UP's way as the Fighting Maroons seek their sixth straight win in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.
MANILA -- De La Salle University stands in the way of the University of the Philippines, as the Fighting Maroons seek their sixth straight win in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.
The showdown between UP and La Salle will cap Wednesday's quadruple-header at the Mall of Asia Arena. Tip-off is at 6:00 p.m. UP has zoomed to a 5-0 record but head coach Goldwin Monteverde is downplaying the Maroons' best start in the Final 4 era. "We're still a work in progress while the season is ongoing," said Monteverde after UP overpowered University of Santo Tomas, 110-79, last Saturday.The Fighting Maroons are wary of the Green Archers, who are itching to bounce back after an 80-77 overtime defeat to the National University Bulldogs on Sunday. Coach Topex Robinson has told his wards to move on quickly as a major test in UP awaits them."What's important is the upcoming game against UP.
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