MANILA, Philippines --- University of the Philippines finished the UAAP men's basketball tournament elimination round as the top seed for the first time. The Fighting Maroons achieved the feat after they dominated the National University Bulldogs, 79-57, on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena ahead of next week's Final Four. UP coach Goldwin Monteverde believes the school's best elimination record at 12-2 is a result of their hard work. "All of this wasn't planned Like I said, one game at a time. Whatever comes your way during the season, you just have to prepare and just fight every challenge. We're thankful for where we are now," said Monteverde in Filipino. Guard CJ Cansino s...Keep on reading: UAAP: UP not done yet after claiming historic top seed