AC Miner, Ateneo Blue Eagles eye first win streak against UP in round 2 of UAAP Season 87

AC Miner and the Ateneo Blue Eagles look to keep their momentum rolling as they kick off UAAP Season 87 round 2 against the UP Fighting Maroons on Saturday, March 22, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

After a rocky first round, Ateneo (2-5) closed strong with a much-needed victory over UE. 

Now, with Miner leading the charge, the Blue Eagles are determined to string together their first back-to-back wins of the season and begin their climb up the standings.

Meanwhile, UP (3-4) is also on a mission, seeking redemption against the same Ateneo squad that handed them their first loss in round 1—a defeat that sparked a four-game skid. 

With Niña Ytang coming off a solid outing in their win over Adamson, the Fighting Maroons are eager to turn the tables and reclaim bragging rights in the Katipunan derby.

With both teams desperate for a strong start in round 2, expect another intense showdown between these longtime rivals.

(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.]