The UP Fighting Maroons target revenge over the Ateneo Blue Eagles in their first game of the second round of UAAP Season 87.
Niña Ytang and the UP Fighting Maroons have revenge on their minds as they battle the Ateneo Blue Eagles in their UAAP Season 87 round 2 opener on Saturday, March 22, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Sitting at 3-4, the Fighting Maroons are eager to even the score against Ateneo, the team that handed them their first loss in round 1—a defeat that spiraled into a four-game skid.
However, after snapping that slump with a win over Adamson, Ytang and company are determined to build momentum and get back in the Final Four race.
Meanwhile, Ateneo (2-5) is also riding the high of a much-needed victory, having closed the first round with a strong performance against UE.
With AC Miner finding her groove, the Blue Eagles are eyeing their first winning streak of the season.
With both teams looking to set the tone for the second round, expect another fiery Katipunan rivalry showdown as UP and Ateneo fight for an all-important victory.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]