(SM Mall of Asia Arena) 8 a.m. – AdU vs UE (JHS) 9:45 a.
m. – DLSZ vs UPIS (JHS) 11:30 a.m.
– AdU vs UE (Women) 1:30 p.m. – DLSU vs UP (Women) 3:30 p.
m. – AdU vs UE (Men) 6:30 p.m.
– DLSU vs UP (Men) University of the Philippines goes for a seven-game sweep of the first round as it takes on defending champion La Salle in a rematch of last year’s UAAP Collegiate Men’s Basketball Finals Sunday, Oct. 6, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Game time is at 6:30 p.
m. in a game likely to be tight, rugged and dramatic knowing how vital the game is for both squads. Adding color to the most awaited match of the round is the frontcourt showdown between reigning MVP Kevin Quiambao and Mike Phillips of La Salle’s against UP’s Quentin Millora-Brown and Francis Lopez.
The Maroons have beaten the Archers twice in the FilOil EcoOil 17th ECJ Preseason Cup several months ago, including an incredible 20-point comeback in the championship game. But that was not enough to satisfy the Maroons who looked set to win their third championship last season after winning Game 1 runaway fashion. But starring Quiambao, Phillips and now pro Evan Nelle, the Archers recovered mightily, winning the next two games to claim their 10 league crown that left UP community in tears.
That defeat left the Maroons with a huge scar and the only way to remove it is to deal the Archers a sound beating apart from winning the championship. While the Maroons are looking great, winning their first six games in doub.
