THE defending champion Far Eastern University Tamaraws face a big challenge within the team when they meet the University of the Philippine Fighting Maroons at 2 p.m. today in the 79th University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) men’s basketball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum.
Complacency is now the Tams’ biggest concern after they beat the University of Santo Tomas Growlng Tigers, 59-48.
And battling the team’s inner demons will be an issue which the Tams will also face when they seek their eighth win in 10 games.
“My question for them during halftime was, ‘What is your objective for today’s game? Do you just want to be ahead of the team or do you want to be your best today?” said Tams coach Nash Racela.
The Maroons are coming off a 72-78 loss to the La Salle Green Archers, who are ahead of the Tams with 10 straight wins.
UP is looking for a fourth victory in 11 matches, and a chance to move into contention for the Final Four semifinals.
Later, the Adamson Falcons (4-5) take on University of the East at 2 p.m.
Against UST, Joe Trinidad led FEU with 16 points.
On the other hand, the Falcons are out to bounce back from a 66-70 loss to the Maroons.
Games Today
(at the Araneta Coliseum)
2 p.m. FEU vs UP
4 p.m. UE vs Adamson