The UE community received the ultimate gift for their foundation week: the UE Red Warriors delivered a jaw-dropping upset against the reigning champions, DLSU Green Archers, while the UE Lady Red Warriors finally broke their 40-game losing streak aft
Happy Foundation Week, University of the East!
The UE basketball teams know how to throw a celebration for their university’s 78th anniversary.
With crucial free throw misses from Kevin Quiambao and clutch shots from Jonjon Abate, the UE Red Warriors thwarted the DLSU Green Archers' comeback attempt, handing them their first loss of the season and marking the biggest upset so far.
The UE Lady Red Warriors also shone on the women’s side. After five long years of struggle, the sun has finally risen in the East as they bask in the glory of a hard-earned victory in the UAAP.
Jearzy Ganade’s exceptional playmaking led the UE Lady Red Warriors to this historic triumph.
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As we gear up for another thrilling week of UAAP action, here’s the Round 1 standings as of September 23.
Men's Basketball Standings
UP Fighting Maroons 4-0
DLSU Green Archers 3-1
UST Growling Tigers 3-1
AdU Soaring Falcons 2-2
UE Red Warriors 2-2
NU Bulldogs 1-3
Ateneo Blue Eagles 1-3
FEU Tamaraws 0-4
Women’s Basketball Standings
NU Lady Bulldogs 4-0
UST Growling Tigresses 3-1
AdU Lady Falcons 3-1
Ateneo Blue Eagles 2-2
UP Fighting Maroons 2-2
FEU Lady Tamaraws 1-3
UE Lady Red Warriors 1-3
DLSU Lady Archers 0-4