UP frustrates Ateneo, secures 8th straight UAAP men's basketball Final Four appearance

Manila Times - Nov 7, 2026

MANILA, Philippines -- University of the Philippines frustrated Ateneo de Manila, 82-74, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Saturday to secure its eighth straight Final Four appearance in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament. A James Payosing layup off a leaked out and a split from the line by Rainer Maga essentially sealed the win for the Fighting Maroons, who led the Blue Eagles at 80-74 with 45 ticks left. Jacob Bayla went for a last-gasp dunk to deliver the final count which caused a commotion at the end as Ateneo did not appreciate the basket. Claiming their seventh straight win, the Fighting Maroons improved to 9-2 to solidify their hold of the top spot. The Blue Eagles dropped to 5-6 in fifth place.

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