UP Fighting Maroons Aim to Retain UAAP Title After Historic Pre-Season Three-Peat
Source: news.source.bworldonline
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons, having secured a historic three-peat in the pre-season, are now focused on defending their UAAP title in Season 88. After a successful training camp in Serbia and an undefeated off-season, the team is intensifying preparations for the upcoming season, which starts in mid-September. Led by team captain Gerry Abadiano, who was named Tournament MVP, the Maroons are set to face tough competition, including rivals De La Salle University.
Key Points
UP Fighting Maroons achieved a historic three-peat in the pre-season Filoil EcoOil Cup.
The team is preparing to defend their UAAP title in Season 88, starting in mid-September.
UP had a successful training camp in Serbia and an undefeated off-season.
Team captain Gerry Abadiano was named Tournament MVP and led the team to victory.
The Maroons will face strong competition, including De La Salle University, in the upcoming season.
Key players returning include Harold Alarcon, Jacob Bayla, Terrence Fortea, Reyland Torres, and Gani Stevens.
The team will miss Finals MVP JD Cagulangan, Quentin Millora-Brown, and Francis Lopez but will be bolstered by new addition Rey Remogat.
