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UST survives Ateneo in 3 overtimes
The University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers secured a hard-fought 98-89 victory over the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the first triple-overtime game of the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball Final Four era.
Nic Cabañero led the Tigers with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Collins Akowe contributed 20 points and 19 rebounds, and Forthsky Padrigao added 20 points.
UST staged a comeback after trailing by as much as 12 points in the first quarter, eventually taking the lead.
In the third overtime, UST sealed the win with a 13-4 rally while holding Ateneo to just four points.
The victory improved UST's record to 4-1, sharing the top spot with the NU Bulldogs, while Ateneo dropped to 4-2.
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