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Tigers to stay hungry, focused
The UST Growling Tigers defeated the Ateneo Blue Eagles 74-64, snapping a 17-game losing streak against Ateneo and marking their first win in nine years.
This victory gives UST their second consecutive win in UAAP Season 87, with the team now holding a 2-0 record, their best start in five years.
The Tigers secured the win with a strong second-half performance, including a critical 16-0 run in the fourth quarter that gave them a decisive lead.
Key players for UST included Gelo Crisostomo and Mo Tounkara, who both scored 16 points; Crisostomo also had 10 rebounds, and Tounkara had 14 rebounds.
Crisostomo and Tounkara's performances against Ateneo were both career-bests.
Nic Cabañero and Forthsky Padrigao were instrumental in the fourth-quarter run, making crucial shots.
Coach Pido Jarencio credited the win to the players, stating it was a total team effort.
Jarencio noted that the team started slow due to playing at 7 PM, a departure from their usual 1 PM practice time.
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