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UAAP: Missed free throws haunt UST anew after tough loss to UP
The UST Growling Tigers suffered a heartbreaking 89-88 loss to the UP Fighting Maroons, marking their fourth consecutive defeat in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament.
UST's recurring free throw struggles were again a major factor, as they missed 24 out of 52 attempts from the charity stripe, contributing to their dismal 53.8% shooting percentage.
Despite these misses, UST guard Amiel Acido managed to put the team ahead 88-87 with 27 seconds remaining, but UP's Harold Alarcon secured the win with a jumper.
Collins Akowe also contributed to UST's woes by missing half of his 20 free throw attempts.
The team's overall free throw performance throughout the tournament remains a concern, with a league-worst 58.6% average as of November 5.
Acido acknowledged the team's fight despite mistakes and vowed to continue working on their free throw execution.
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The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons are aiming to solidify their second-place standing in the UAAP, now holding a 6-3 record after winning six of their last seven games.
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Harold Alarcon scored the Fighting Maroons' last seven points, including the game-winning jumper with 22 seconds left, to lift them past the UST Growling Tigers, 89-88.
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