UAAP: UP routs UE to notch fifth straight win

The University of the Philippines (UP) routed the University of the East (UE), 101-70, on Sunday in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament at the Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagle Gym to claim its fifth consecutive victory.

The Fighting Maroons dominated from the opening quarter, outscoring the Red Warriors, 29-17, before taking a 51-40 lead at halftime. UP continued to pull away in the second half, holding UE to just 11 points in the final quarter to seal the 31-point win.

Veejay Pre led UP with 14 points, six rebounds, and five assists, while Gani Stevens added 13 points and Migs Palanca contributed 12 as the Fighting Maroons improved to a 7-2 record.

Toper Lagat paced UE with 23 points, two rebounds, and one assist, while Mo Tanedo chipped in 11 points. The loss extended the Red Warriors’ losing streak to nine games.

—JKC, GMA News