Games on Wednesday
(Mall of Asia Arena)
10 am – AdU vs UE (women)
12 noon – Ateneo vs UP (women)
2pm – AdU vs UE (men)
6:30 pm – Ateneo vs UP (men)
The University of the East (UE) tries to strengthen its Final Four bid to end a 14-year drought when it faces struggling Adamson University in the crucial UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday before the long break at the Mall Asia Arena. .
The Warriors enjoy sole third place at 6-3 – just behind leaders and semifinalists De La Salle University (10-1) and University of the Philippines (UP) (8-1) – and another win at 2 p.m. against The Falcons (3-7) would push them one step closer to the coveted goal.
In the second game at 6:30 pm, it hosts UP figures in another Battle of Katipunan rivalry game against Ateneo de Manila University at 6:30 pm to boost its bid for a double.
UE last made it to the postseason in 2009 with legendary Warrior Paul Lee at the helm and now is the perfect time to end that long streak with a new team led by Precious Momowei and Wello Lingolingo.
The two led UE’s five-game sweep that at one point shook the UAAP command and left other rivals in the lurch, one of them being Adamson at 3-7 in a three-way tie with Ateneo and Far Eastern University. from fifth to seventh place.
The University of Santo Tomas is running in fourth place, with a record of 5-6, making it a great opportunity for the Warriors to keep them all out while approaching the magic number of eight wins.
“The goal is to be in the Final Four, which is number 1. But to be honest. We never thought that (certain) in the Final Four,” said coach Jack Santiago following a 74-58 win over National University to get back on track after losing to La Salle 77-68.
“Anything can happen. According to Adamson, they need to win a few more games. “
On the other hand, the Falcons have been in freefall since the first round with five straight losses, including a costly 70-59 loss to UP last weekend, and should have more motivation to stay in the Final Four race. . – John Bryan Ulanday
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