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MANILA, Philippines – The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 75 opened with a bang at the Mall of Asia Arena, on Saturday, July 14.
Hosts National University (NU) went all out in featuring strobe lights, fireworks and dance numbers to welcome the cheering crowd to the premier collegiate sports league in the nation.
No less than former president Fidel V. Ramos led the ceremonial tip-off.
Over the course of the weekend, 4 basketball games were played, with each team getting the chance to showcase what they are made of. NU, Far Eastern University, De La Salle University and Ateneo de Manila University won their respective games.
Below are photos of the explosive UAAP Season 75 opening weekend as taken by Josh Albelda.
Game 1: NU vs. UE
The National University (NU) Bulldogs crushed the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors, 90-55, in the first game of the UAAP’s 75th season.
Game 2: UST vs. FEU
In a thrilling game, Far Eastern University routed University of Santo Tomas with a nail-biting 73-72 win.
Game 3: DLSU vs. UP
In a battle between two much-improved teams, the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers survived a late run from the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons to win 73-68 on Sunday, July 15.
Game 4: AdU vs. ADMU
The Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagles began their “Drive for Five” on a high note with a 73-57 drubbing of the Adamson University (AdU) Soaring Falcons.
– Rappler.com
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