UAAP: UP zooms to 6th straight win, boosts top 2 hopes at Adamson’s expense

University of the Philippines‘ Rey Remogat against Adamson University in UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball. UAAP Media.MANILA — University of the Philippines overcame Adamson University, 82-70, to boost its chances of securing a top-two finish in UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.

The Fighting Maroons stretched their win streak to six games to remain atop the standings, with Rey Remogat delivering the finishing touches en route to 12 points, six assists, and four rebounds.

The spitfire guard drained a crucial three-pointer at the 2:20 mark as Adamson was making its final push, giving UP an 80-69 lead.

A split from Matthew Montebon at the foul line with 1:57 remaining trimmed the Soaring Falcons’ deficit to 10, but Remogat answered with a strong drive to give State U an 82-70 advantage and effectively seal its eighth win in 10 games.

Leading UP in scoring was James Payosing, who finished with 15 points and four rebounds. Dikachi Ududo chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Earl Dimaculangan added 11 points, three rebounds, and two assists.

The Fighting Maroons also survived Adamson’s second comeback attempt after the Soaring Falcons trimmed a 14-point halftime deficit to single digits.

Matt Erolon poured in 20 points on 5-of-8 shooting from beyond the arc to pull Adamson within eight in the fourth quarter, but it was not enough as the Falcons absorbed their third straight defeat.

Montebon added 13 points, while Ray Allen Torres and Mat Edding scored 10 points each for the San Marcelino-based squad, which fell into a tie with University of Santo Tomas for seventh place with four losses in 10 matches.