Tag: UAAP Season 81

UP’s Bright Akhuetie named MVP; Ateneo’s Kouame is Rookie of the Year

(Eagle News)–University of the Philippines’ Bright Akhuetie was named the Most Valuable Player by the  University Athletic Association of the Philippines. The UAAP also named Ateneo’s Angelo Kouame  as Rookie of the Year, with statistical points of 76.21. According to the UAAP,  the Mythical Five is comprised of  Akhuetie (UP), Justine Baltazar (Dela Salle University), Alvin Pasaol (University of the East), Jerrick Ahanmisi (Adamson University), and Juan Gomez De Liaño (UP). Named Rookie of the Year […]

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FEU edges DLSU in heart-stopping match; clinches UAAP Final Four spot

(Eagle News) — Far Eastern University clinched fourth place in the UAAP Season 81 men’s basketball tournament after beating Dela Salle University in a heart-stopping match on Wednesday, Nov. 21. Tamaraw Arvin Tolentino shot the game-winning three with only 3.1 seconds left. With the 71-70 win, the Tamaraws are slated to face the Ateneo Blue Eagles, who are currently at the top of the UAAP rankings. The University of the Philippines has already secured the […]

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NBA star Steph Curry to grace opening of UAAP Season 81

(Eagle News) — NBA star Steph Curry will grace the opening ceremonies of UAAP Season 81. National University, one of the participating teams, said in a Tweet that the Golden State Warriors player would drop by the Mall of Asia Arena, where the ceremonies will be held, to “inspire UAAP athletes and sports fans.” Curry arrived in Manila late Thursday. He is in the country as part of his Asian tour to promote his basketball […]

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