For UST, the equation is simple: win and the Golden Spikers’ title campaign stays alive, or lose and their season is over.
When the lights shine brightest, the UST is no stranger to defying expectations
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And as the Golden Spikers step onto the court for their UAAP Season 87 Final Four showdown against the four-time defending champion NU Bulldogs, they’ll look to summon the same magic that carried them past the odds just one year ago.
UST looks to force a sudden-death match, battling the powerhouse Bulldogs in their semifinal clash on Saturday, May 3 at the SMART Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City.
Match time is at 10:00 a.m.
Back in the semifinals for the third straight season, the Espana-based squad face yet another uphill battle. As the no. 3 seed by virtue of a 9-5 record, they’ll need to beat second-ranked NU two games in a row to book a third straight trip to the Finals.
But if last year proved anything, it’s that the Golden Spikers know how to flip the script after the then fourth-seeded UST overcame a twice-to-beat disadvantage to dispatch FEU in the semifinals.
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This time around, their upcoming clash with NU in the Final Four might be their toughest test yet.
The Bulldogs have been a perennial thorn in UST’s side, winning all four of their most recent encounters dating back to Season 86, including both matches this year.
With their backs against the wall, can the Golden Spikers live to fight another day?
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]