UAAP: Veejay Pre powers UP past UST in double-overtime thriller

Inquirer.net - Oct 21, 2026

SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89  basketball tournament – second round MANILA, Philippines- Veejay Pre came up big when University of the Philippines needed him most, powering the Fighting Maroons to a 103-101 double-overtime win over the University of Santo Tomas at Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday. Pre poured in 30 points in his best scoring output

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