Game 2 between FEU-NU sets record in crowd attendance
The National University held off a late charge by Far Eastern University to win, 62-47, and force a deciding Game 3 in the UAAP Season 77 men’s basketball Finals before a record crowd at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. NOY MORCOSO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Game 2 of the UAAP Season 77 men’s basketball Finals between Far Eastern University and National University on Wednesday drew a record crowd at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The Bulldogs won, 62-47, and 24,896 were there to make history as the largest crowd ever witnessing a basketball game inside the Big Dome.
Article continues after this advertisementThe winner-take-all Game 3 will be played at the Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday with the Tamaraws looking to claim their 20th championship and the Bulldogs eyeing their first in 60 years.
FEU last won the crown in 2005 with a fancied team led by Arwind Santos.
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