Jun Manzo drained the game-winning triple to carry the shorthanded University of the Philippines (UP) to a thrilling 59-56 victory over National University (NU) in the 11th FilOil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup on Wednesday at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan City.

Manzo sank the go-ahead trey with 54 seconds remaining in the knockout game as the Fighting Maroons barged into the quarterfinals, their second Premier Cup playoff stint in eight years.

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