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UST sinks FEU in late rally to gain share of 1st in UAAP standings
The UST Growling Tigers secured their third straight win in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament, defeating the FEU Tamaraws with a final score of 92-80.
This victory improved UST's record to 5-1, earning them a share of the lead in the standings with the NU Bulldogs.
Kyle Paranada led UST with 19 points on nearly perfect shooting, while Nic Cabanero added 14 points and 8 rebounds.
Gelo Crisostomo contributed 14 points, including crucial back-to-back three-pointers late in the game, and also had 7 rebounds and 5 steals.
Collins Akowe recorded a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds, alongside four blocks and a steal.
The game was decided by a crucial 10-0 run by UST in the final minutes, highlighted by Crisostomo's performance.
FEU's Janrey Pasaol scored 22 points, and Mo Konateh added 19 points and 11 rebounds.
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