MANILA, Philippines — University of the Philippines (UP) climbed from a 20-point hole and escaped De La Salle University (DLSU), 69-66, to defend its FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup title at FilOil EcoOil Center on Wednesday.

The Fighting Maroons thus completed a 10-0 sweep of the tournament culminating in a wild finish against their UAAP Season 86 finals tormentors in the Green Archers.

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