The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons is scheduled for a head-to-head game against the Adamson University Soaring Falcons at 4:00 P.M. on October 20, 2019 live from the Ynares Center, City of Antipolo.
The Fighting Maroons wanted a quick bounce-back while the Soaring Falcons will try to climb up in the standings and capture a slot in the Final Four when the UAAP Season 82 resumes this afternoon in Ynares Center.
Team UP is coming from a defeat against the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers last October 19 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
It was a tough battle for two squads where several players suffered injuries but were able to return to the basketball court as they fought through pains. In the end, it was UST captured the win and put the UP position at number two unstable.
Kobe Paras led his school in scoring with 18 points while Jun Manzo and Ricci Rivero added 12 points each.
For team Adamson on the other hand, they’re coming from a demolishing victory against the National University Bulldogs last October 12 at the MOA Arena.
The Soaring Falcons snapped their losing slump after they took that victory and put their team to have a better chance to join the top-four squads of the tournament.
Jerrick Ahanmisi led their team in scoring with his 15 points while rookie teammate AP Manlapaz had 14 markers.