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UST, DLSZ boost semifinal chances
The UST Tiger Cubs defeated defending champions National University-Nazareth School (NU-Nazareth) 80-70, improving their record to 6-4 and strengthening their hold of solo third place in the UAAP Season 87 Junior High School Basketball Tournament.
Jhon Canapi led the Tiger Cubs with 22 points, six rebounds, and five assists, while Andwele Cabañero added 20 points, six rebounds, and four assists.
Miguel Jubilado scored 16 points and Dustin Bathan contributed 15 points for UST.
The De La Salle-Zobel Junior Archers also secured a crucial win, defeating UP Integrated School 79-74, improving their own Final Four chances.
NU-Nazareth slid to fifth place with a 5-6 record after the loss, half-a-game behind DLSZ.
UST head coach Noli Mejos emphasized the need for the team to avoid errors in the final stretch of the season to secure a Final Four ticket.
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