
The University of the East Red Warriors will face the heavily favored Ateneo Blue Eagles in the much awaited showdown of the UAAP this Thursday. Al-Hussaini, Nonoy Baclao, Eric Salamat and Jai Reyes will spearhead the team once again following the drubbing of the UST Growling Tigers 81-64 in their final four stint. However, the UE Red Warriors, the real underdogs of this series, will again in the person of Paul Lee, Elmer Espiritu and Pari Llagas. The upset-minded Red Warriors will be doing a huge task of upsetting the defending champions. They are coming off with an emotional win against the talented FEU Tamarraws, which the latter, having a twice to beat advantage. Expect a great battle between this two schools.