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UAAP: UST gets its confidence back ahead of Final Four vs UP
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers secured a spot in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball Final Four by defeating the top-seeded National University (NU) Bulldogs, 80-71.
This victory propelled UST to a solo third place with an 8-5 record, ending the elimination round and securing the third seed for the second straight season.
Gelo Crisostomo led UST with 13 points and five rebounds, while Collins Akowe, Mark Llemit, and Amiel Acido contributed 11 points each.
Despite the loss, the NU Bulldogs, already assured of the top seed, closed the eliminations with an 11-3 slate and will have a twice-to-beat advantage in the semifinals.
UST head coach Pido Jarencio expressed pride in his team's resilience, highlighting their ability to overcome doubts after a mid-season slump.
UST will face UP in the Final Four, while NU awaits the result of the final elimination game to determine its semifinal opponent.
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