UAAP: Terrence Fortea rises to the challenge for UP with JD Cagulangan out

MANILA, Philippines --- In JD Cagulangan's absence, Terrence Fortea rose to the occasion to give defending champion University of the Philippines' a successful UAAP Season 85 debut. The Fighting Maroons played without Cagulangan, who is their starting point guard and Finals Game 3 hero, due to a muscle issue. But Fortea, who used to be a third-stringer last season, made the most of the opportunity given by head coach Goldwin Monteverde as he posted 15 points, nine assists, and five rebounds in UP's 72-69 victory over La Salle on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. "I accepted the challenge since JD didn't play. I really wanted to help the team. I know that I am JD's back-up, but that sh...

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