Romwel Anzures

University of the Philippines’ Veejay Pre against De La Salle University’s Mason Amos in the 19th FilOil Preseason Cup. Handout photo/FilOil Preseason Cup.

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783345210181HDP_6941.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>University of the Philippines’ Veejay Pre against De La Salle University’s Mason Amos in the 19th FilOil Preseason Cup. Handout photo/FilOil Preseason Cup.MANILA – University of the Philippines dominated De La Salle University, 98-69, in the 19th FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup on Monday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.</div>The Fighting Maroons remained unbeaten through five games, with Veejay Pre posting 13 points and six rebounds in the rematch of the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball Finals.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2026/7/6/filoil-manalili-letran-survive-san-beda-for-seventh-straight-win-1906">READ: Manalili, Letran survive San Beda for seventh straight win</a></div>“We just did a good job collectively of rebounding the basketball,” said State U deputy Christian Luanzon, as UP led by as many as 36 points. “And because of that, ang laki rin ng advantage namin sa attempts.”Francis Nnoruka top-scored for UP with 16 points, four rebounds, and two assists, while Chico Briones chipped in 14 points and four rebounds for the Fighting Maroons, who shot 40-of-82 from the field. La Salle, meanwhile, made just 21 of its 58 attempts.UP will wrap up its elimination-round campaign on Tuesday against Far Eastern University before advancing to the crossover quarterfinals, and the Fighting Maroons are hoping to replicate their strong start, which left the Green Archers searching for answers.Meanwhile, La Salle concluded the elimination round with four wins in six games.Jacob Cortez led La Salle with 20 points, nine rebounds, and two assists but committed eight turnovers as the Green Archers allowed UP to score 28 points off turnovers and 21 fastbreak points.

University of the Philippines dominated De La Salle University, 98-69, in the 19th FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup on Monday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.

University of the Philippines dominated De La Salle University, 98-69, in the 19th FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup on Monday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.

FilOil: Pre, Nnoruka shine as UP dismantles La Salle

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FilOil: Pre, Nnoruka shine as UP dismantles La Salle

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Published July 06, 2026 09:51 PM PHT

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