UP Loses to Chinese Team in AUBL

UP loses to Chinese team in AUBL

University of the Philippines pulled off a solid quarterfinal performance but lost balance in late game to stumble against Tsinghua University, 81-85, and end its podium bid in the 2026 Asian University Basketball League (AUBL) at the Binjiang Gymnasium in Hangzhou, China Thursday, Aug. 6.Trying to gain momentum ahead of UAAP Season 89, the Fighting Maroons held their ground against the Beijing-based school with Veejay Pre leveling the match at …

UP falls to Tsinghua, bows out of AUBL

University of the Philippines bowed out of its maiden Asian University Basketball League (AUBL) campaign after suffering a hard-fought 85-81 loss to host Tsinghua University in the quarterfinals on Thursday at the Binjiang Gymnasium in Hangzhou. The Fighting Maroons wrapped up their first appearance in the pan-regional tournament with a 1-2 record. Last year’s silver medalist, Tsinghua made the timely baskets and crucial defensive stops in the f…