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UST Tigers thwart FEU Tams, end 19-game UAAP skid
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Tigers ended their 19-game losing streak with a 68-62 victory over the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.
Nic Cabañero led the Tigers with 23 points, six rebounds, and two assists, snapping UST's longest losing spell dating back to their last win on October 1, 2022, against Adamson University.
Christian Manaytay contributed significantly with a 10-point, 11-rebound double-double.
Other players like Migs Pangilinan (9 points), Angelo Crisostomo (8 points), Kenji Duremdes (7 points), and Ivanne Calum (7 points) provided vital support.
Kenji Duremdes, son of basketball legend Kenneth Duremdes, added 10 rebounds, five assists, two blocks, and a steal.
Guard Nic Cabañero expressed gratitude for the win, stating it will boost the team's confidence going into the next round.
The Tigers now hold a 1-6 record in the standings heading into the next round.
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