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UAAP: UE finds heroes in veteran players to end winless start
University of the East (UE) secured their first victory in UAAP Season 87 by defeating Far Eastern University (FEU) 56-51 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Ethan Galang scored the Red Warriors' last eight points, including crucial back-to-back treys in the final minute, to seal the win.
Galang's clutch performance gave UE a 54-51 lead with 25 seconds left, and he later sealed the deal with a pair of free throws after Jorick Bautista missed two chances to tie the game.
Galang finished with 10 points, with 8 markers coming in the crucial stages, and expressed confidence in his shooting despite a tough game.
Gjerard Wilson also scored 10 points for UE, hitting the go-ahead trey that gave them a 45-42 lead with 6:13 in the fourth period.
UE trailed by as many as 10 points in the second and third quarters before mounting a comeback, keeping the Tamaraws winless.
UE head coach Jack Santiago praised his team's response, emphasizing the importance of sticking together and the game plan.
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