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Tigers stun Archers; Bulldogs tame Tams
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers have ended their 16-game losing streak against the La Salle Green Archers with a 93-84 victory in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament.
This win marks UST's first victory against La Salle since October 2015 and gives them a 2-0 start to the season, their best start in six years.
Key players Nic Cabanero and Collins Akowe led the Tigers, with Cabanero scoring 27 points and Akowe contributing 20 points and 19 rebounds.
UST secured the come-from-behind win after trailing by 12 points in the third quarter, unleashing a crucial 14-2 run to tie the game.
Forthsky Padrigao, returning from suspension, also played a significant role in the final run that sealed the victory.
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The UST Growling Tigers ended a 10-year, 16-game losing streak against De La Salle University with a 93-84 victory at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) men's basketball tournament continues with significant matchups.
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