MANILA, Philippines — The UP Fighting Maroons clinched the Buddha Light International Association (BLIA) Cup title after overcoming Chien Hsin University, 97-93, in Taiwan on Sunday. Led by an offensive takeover by Kobe Paras in the second half, the Fighting Maroons were able to douse the hot-shooting Taiwan squad. Despite trailing after the opening canto, 16-23, Paras and Bright Akhuetie were able to shift the momentum to UP's side. A strong third quarter let the Fighting Maroons pull away and find some breathing room, 68-60. But the Taiwan squad came storming back in the final canto, going on a run that let them take back the lead, 74-73.

Source: Philippine Star July 21, 2019 09:00 UTC