In battle of winless teams, UP beats UEGames Saturday(Mall of Asia Arena)2 p.m. – Adamson vs La Salle4 p.m. – Ateneo vs UEThere’s always a special meaning whenever the struggling University of the Philippines (UP) Maroons secure a rare victory in the UAAP. The Maroons won, 75-71, to snap a three-game losing run. (Rio Deluvio/Manila Bulletin)That’s what coach Bo Perasol found out yesterday after the Maroons outlasted the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors, 75-71, in the battle of the league’s 0-3 teams at the Mall of Asia Arena. Mark Olayon had 15 points but the Red Warriors remained winless after four games, once again haunted by their endgame miseries. The contest showed why both teams struggled in the first two weeks of the season, particularly with the way they turned the ball over with UP committing 31 and UE 23 times.

Source: Manila Bulletin September 21, 2016 16:06 UTC