When the University of Santo Tomas (UST) opened the season with two straight wins—convincing victories over the main contenders from last year’s championship battle—everyone began to talk about how the UAAP men’s basketball tournament was evolving beyond a two-school race.
Shortly after, National University (NU) and Ateneo entered the picture, each building impressive winning streaks against tough programs. Notably, the Ateneo Eagles routed their rival La Salle early in the season, signaling a more competitive and unpredictable tournament ahead.
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