The UAAP Season 87 Final Four is shaping up as the UP Fighting Maroons claim their slot, joining Finals rival La Salle.
With the UAAP Season 87 Final Four picture beginning to take shape, the UP Fighting Maroons have officially secured their spot, joining the defending champion DLSU Green Archers in postseason contention.
As UP clinched the second spot in the semis, two more are up for grabs for the rest of the six remaining teams. Here’s how the UAAP Season 87 standings look like as of October 28.
DLSU Green Archers (10-1)
La Salle extended its lead at the top with a 15-point win over Ateneo, pushing the champs’ winning streak to seven games. The Green Archers remain unbeaten since the middle of round 1 and are in prime form heading into the Final Four.
UP Fighting Maroons (8-1)
Securing their place in the Final Four, the UP Fighting Maroons now boast an 8-1 record following an 11-point win over Adamson. This victory guarantees UP the second slot in the playoffs as they keep pace with Finals rival La Salle.
UE Red Warriors (6-3)
UE bounced back from a tough loss last game with a strong performance against NU, helping them retain third place and stay on course for a Final Four run.
UST Growling Tigers (5-6)
The UST Growling Tigers snapped a three-game losing skid with a solid win over FEU, reinforcing their hold on the fourth spot after amazingly not losing ground in the standings despite their recent rough patch.
Ateneo Blue Eagles (3-7)
Ateneo struggled against DLSU, losing by 15 points, and now shares a 3-7 record with Adamson and FEU, all of whom are eyeing the fourth position in the standings.
Adamson Soaring Falcons (3-7)
Adamson’s tough run continued as the Soaring Falcons dropped an 11-point game to UP, marking their fourth consecutive loss and keeping them at 3-7.
FEU Tamaraws (3-7)
The Tamaraws couldn’t overcome UST in their latest outing, joining Ateneo and Adamson at 3-7 as all three teams try to contend for the last playoff spot.
NU Bulldogs (2-8)
NU’s challenging season continues now with a three-game losing skid, placing them firmly at the bottom of the standings.
(With reports from Inna Mina/One Sports)
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