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University of the Philippines‘ Harold Alarcon in action against Far Eastern University in UAAP Season 88. Photo from UAAP Media.

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<div style="line-height:1.5"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760265932427UAAP S88 MBB - FEU vs. UP - Harold Alarcon - 1737.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>University of the Philippines‘ Harold Alarcon in action against Far Eastern University in UAAP Season 88. Photo from UAAP Media.</div>MANILA (UPDATED) — University of the Philippines is on a roll in UAAP Season 88 after it fended off a gritty Far Eastern University side, 69-66, on Sunday at the University of Santo Tomas Quadricentennial Pavilion.Harold Alarcon starred against the Tamaraws, delivering 16 points, six rebounds, three assists, and three steals as State U won its fourth straight game in six outings — much-needed numbers for the Fighting Maroons which were taken to the limit by FEU.&quot;As we always say, the UAAP is composed of teams which cannot be taken for granted,&quot; said UP deputy Christian Luanzon, who also saw help from Gani Stevens (14 points, nine rebounds), and Reyland Torres (12 points). &quot;We only have 14 games, so you should expect that each of those would be a dog fight,&quot; he added. Only a three-point game in crunch time, Jorick Bautista and Kirby Monccopa blew multiple attempts to tie the game as the duo attempted rushed three-pointers before they turned the ball over.And while there was still 1.8 on the clock, the Fighting Maroons only needed to inbound the ball to hand the Tamaraws their fourth loss in five games.Bautista headed the Tamaraws&#x27; charge with 18 points, five rebounds, and two steals, while backstopping him was Mo Konateh who marked a 16-point, 10-rebound outing. <div> </div><div>The Scores:</div>UP 69 – Alarcon 15, Stevens 14, Torres 12, Remogat 8, Bayla 8, Fortea 4, Abadiano 3, Belmonte 2, Yniguez 2, Nnrouka 1, Alter 0, Palanca 0, Briones 0.FEU 66 – Bautista 18, Konateh 16, Pasaol 11, Mongcopa 8, Owens 7, Daa 2, Felipe 2, Salangsang 2, Jones 0, Montemayor 0, Macapagal 0, Ona 0.Quarterscores: 16-14, 38-36, 55-52, 69-66.

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UAAP: Fighting Maroons fend off gritty Tams for 4th straight win

Rom Anzures,

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Published October 12, 2025 07:06 PM PHT

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Updated October 15, 2025 06:50 PM PHT

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