Source: Jasmine W Payo; Philippine Daily Inquirer
When Ateneo battles University of Santo Tomas for the UAAP championship, the Blue Eagles will be chasing history that comes with a fifth straight crown.
Ever since University of the East strung up seven straight titles from 1965 to 1971, no team has come close to threatening the record in men’s basketball.
So with another title conquest, the Blue Eagles will not only move within two wins of matching the feat but also earn the distinction of having the second longest championship reign in the league.
“A ‘five-peat’ is a rare feat, it may not happen again, so we want to make the most out of it,” said team manager Paolo Trillo.
Game 1 is set at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow at Mall of Asia Arena.
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