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UST star Nic Cabañero vows to keep working hard to end 19-game slide
Nic Cabañero expressed his deep disappointment as the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers suffered their sixth consecutive loss in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament, falling to defending champions Ateneo.
This latest defeat extends UST's losing streak to a staggering 19 games, marking the school's worst performance since a 17-game skid from Seasons 79 to 80.
Cabañero, who led his team with 21 points, seven rebounds, and four assists against Ateneo, feels the pain of these losses personally due to his strong connection and love for UST.
Despite the ongoing struggles, Cabañero remains hopeful and is determined to leave a legacy with his teammates by focusing on hard work and trusting the team's system to achieve victories.
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The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Tigers ended their 19-game losing streak with a 68-62 victory over the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.
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The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers remain optimistic about their performance despite a winless start in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.
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The UP Fighting Maroons defeated the UST Growling Tigers, 110-79, to maintain their undefeated record at 5-0 in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.
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The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons suffered their first loss of UAAP Season 86 against the Ateneo Blue Eagles in overtime, with a final score of 99-89.
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