MANILA, Philippines – The UAAP Season 78 Final Four round kicks off on Saturday, November 21, with the Ateneo Blue Eagles and FEU Tamaraws going head to head.
Both teams had successful elimination round campaigns, as the Tamaraws finished with an 11-3 record while the Blue Eagles weren’t far behind at 9-5. But in terms of head to head matchups, FEU, who now has a twice-to-beat edge with the number two seed, swept their season series against Ateneo.
(READ: An epic battle begins: FEU-Ateneo Final Four preview)
Both teams have major players who are leaving after this season. For FEU, graduating players Roger Pogoy, Mac Belo and Mike Tolomia are hoping to end their UAAP careers with a title after 3 losses in the finals, while Ateneo veterans Kiefer Ravena and Von Pessumal are hoping to extend their college careers with a win on Saturday.
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