The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers won the inaugural Pinoyliga Global Invitational Cup after defeating the University of the East Red Warriors 80-71 in the finals.
The championship game was held on Sunday, March 30, at the Enderun Colleges Gym in Taguig City.
Finals MVP Forthsky Padrigao led the Tigers with 21 points, while Nic Cabañero added 17 points.
Mark Llemit and Angelo Crisostomo also scored in double digits with 16 and 13 points, respectively.
New recruit Peter Osang contributed 14 rebounds and limited UE import Precious Momowei to nine points.
Coach Pido Jarencio expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, noting it as a significant confidence builder after their UAAP Season 87 Final Four appearance.
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