University of Santo Tomas presented itself as a legitimate title contender in UAAP Season 88 after beating University of the Philippines and La Salle.
University of Santo Tomas asserted itself as a legitimate title contender after taking down another big fish in La Salle, 93-84, to make it two wins in a row in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao Saturday, Sept. 27.
The Growling Tigers, coming off a huge win over defending champion University of the Philippines in the opener, have thus beaten last year's finalists.
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UST forced a three-way logjam at first spot with Ateneo and National U, which beat Far Eastern U, 84-68, in the first game.
The Green Archers, winners against Adamson in their first outing, slipped to 1-1.
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Luisa Morales is a sportswriter with a special interest in promoting women’s sports.
Her coverage highlights include the UAAP, PVL, Southeast Asian Games and the FIBA World Cup. She also follows Alex Eala, the Philippine women’s national football team and mixed martial arts.