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UST shocks No. 1 UE, nears UAAP junior hoops crown
The UST Tiger Cubs are one win away from the UAAP Season 87 junior high school basketball championship after defeating the UE Junior Red Warriors in Game 1 with a score of 98-84.
Jhon Canapi led the Tiger Cubs with 30 points and 6 rebounds, earning praise from head coach Noli Mejos for his leadership.
Miguel Jubilado contributed 23 points, while Nickson Cabanero nearly achieved a triple-double with 21 points, 16 rebounds, and 8 assists.
This victory follows their upset win against the No. 2 FEU Baby Tamaraws in the semifinals.
If they win Game 2, it will mark UST's first male basketball title since 2006.
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