PUP Mighty Maroons

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PUP Mighty Maroons
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
League SCUAA, NAASCU, NCBL, Fr. Martin Cup
Joined SCUAA: 1953, NAASCU: 2013
Location Manila and other locations, Philippines
Team colorsRoyal Maroon and Gold
Seniors' general championships
  • SCUAA: none
Juniors' general championships
  • SCUAA: none

The PUP Mighty Maroons are the athletic teams of Polytechnic University of the Philippines. The school's teams compete in NAASCU and SCUAA. The teams also have several intercollegiate varsity sports teams for women and men at the university.

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