Forthsky Padrigao makes his Ateneo homecoming, now seeking to steer the UST Growling Tigers in a crucial UAAP Season 88 duel against the Blue Eagles.
Forthsky Padrigao returns to a familiar place as the UST Growling Tigers test its mettle against the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday, October 11, at the Blue Eagle Gym in Quezon City.
Tipoff is at 4:30 p.m.
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Padrigao is stepping foot in the venue where he began his collegiate career and won a championship with Ateneo in Season 85 before his stunning transfer to UST two years ago.
The España-based squad enter the marquee matchup riding high from a record-breaking 111-99 victory over UE, which sent the Red Warriors crashing to their fourth straight loss.
UST’s 111-point eruption was the highest scoring output by any UAAP team since La Salle dropped 112 points in a 29-point rout of UST back on April 19, 2002.
It also marked the most points ever scored by a Pido Jarencio-coached squad, eclipsing their 104-point tally in a 15-point win over NU on July 16, 2009.
Nic Cabañero led UST with 22 points, while rookie standout Collins Akowe and Padrigao added 18 apiece as the Tigers’ offense came alive in one of their best performances of the season.
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The Growling Tigers are stepping into enemy territory with one goal — to roar louder than ever.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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