The games saw the introduction of organized cheerleading in the Philippines by Ateneo to boost their teams.
In terms of total collegiate and high school basketball titles won in the NCAA and UAAP, Ateneo leads UP, 58–18.
The Ateneo Blue Eagles and the UP Fighting Maroons have met in the championship of the UAAP three times.
UP leads Ateneo in total championships won, 20–19, with the lone women's title for the Fighting Maroons in UAAP Season 79 being the difference.
Ateneo and UP have twice faced off in the UAAP men's football championship finals, with each school prevailing once.