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UAAP: Nic Cabañero explosion fuels UST closer to Final Four
The UST Growling Tigers secured a crucial 76-67 victory over the UE Red Warriors in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament.
This win tightens UST's grip on a playoff spot with a 6-7 record, while UE drops to 6-6 and misses an outright Final Four entry.
The victory also eliminated the Ateneo Blue Eagles from Final Four contention.
Nic Cabañero led UST with a season-high 27 points, including 15 in the second quarter, contributing significantly to a 27-point lead at one point.
Despite building a substantial lead, UST had to fend off a late comeback from UE, ignited by Jack Cruz-Dumont's 9-0 run, who narrowed the gap to five points in the final minutes.
Precious Momowei of UE was ejected from the game after receiving two unsportsmanlike fouls, one of which caused Gelo Crisostomo's eye to bleed.
The race for the last two Final Four spots now includes FEU Tamaraws, Adamson Soaring Falcons, and NU Bulldogs, alongside UST and UE.
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The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers secured a Final Four spot in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament after defeating Adamson University, 75-49.
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The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers, holding a 5-6 win-loss record, are competing for a spot in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball Final Four.
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The FEU Tamaraws are keeping their Final Four hopes alive in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament with a hard-fought 59-51 victory over the UE Red Warriors.
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The National University (NU) Bulldogs defeated the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers, 67-62, to boost their Final Four bid in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament.
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