UPrising: #UPFight tops PH trends as netizens celebrate win over DLSU in UAAP
MANILA, Philippines – You can't spell upset without UP.
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons pulled off a huge victory against the defending champion De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers, 98-87, on Saturday, September 23 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Yes!
— Did UP win today? (@didUPwintoday) September 23, 2017
BREAKING. UP Fighting Maroons pull off a shocking win over the DLSU Green Archers in #UAAPSeason80! #UPFight https://t.co/uUJKZiLidM pic.twitter.com/dU2oISWlCn
— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) September 23, 2017
#UPFight quickly topped the trending topics in the Philippines, while related keywords Paul Desiderio, WowUP, and DLSU Green Archers were also among top 10 trends shortly after the game.
LOOK: #UPFight, Paul Desiderio, Wow UP, DLSU Green Archers trending in PH! #UAAPSeason80 pic.twitter.com/E07qCxmL2t
— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) September 23, 2017
We are UP! Congrats! Winning streak in all sports! #GitingAtTapang #UPFight #Bonfire
— Marvic Leonen (@marvicleonen) September 23, 2017
UP NAMING MAHAL! MABUHAY ANG UP FIGHTING MAROONS! #UPFIGHT pic.twitter.com/zq9TRBFaVm
— Maroon Pride (@upmaroonpride) September 23, 2017
Coach Bo Perasol: Lagi kang inspired kapag kalaban mo ang La Salle, the strongest team. Parang exams, exams will make you sharper. #UPFight
— Maroon Pride (@upmaroonpride) September 23, 2017
What a gutsy performance UP 4 games into season you ve given us so much already #UPFight
— Sonny Angara (@sonnyangara) September 23, 2017
Anong special skill mo?
— Ivan Picazo (@IvanPicazoUPD) September 23, 2017
"Maging fiercely loyal at lagi umasa sa #UPFight kahit minsan ang saki...
*nanalo UP!!!
Pero worth it naman po."
UP made 16 triples, the most a team has made in a single game since 2010. It was also the first time UP had beaten DLSU in a first round game since UAAP Season 78.
Paul Desiderio established another career high of 30 points, making 60% of his field goals from beyond the arc.
Paul Desiderio is LEGIT!Dude sank 6 threes today (Career high in points too). UP hit 16 treys as a team #UPFight #nowheretogobutUP Paul Desiderio, Kingslayer #UPFight
Here are more tweets about the game:
UP wins over DLSU in UAAP - Curated tweets by RapplerSportsWhat do you think of UP's victory against DLSU? Let us know in the comments! – Rappler.com
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