When the University of Santo Tomas opened the season with two straight wins—convincing victories over the protagonists of last year’s championship battle—everyone began to talk about how the UAAP men’s basketball tournament was no longer just a two-school race.
Then National University and Ateneo entered the picture, building wins over tough programs. Notably, the Eagles routed their rival La Salle early in the season, signaling a shift in the competitive landscape of the tournament.
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