The UST Growling Tigers outlasted the Ateneo Blue Eagles in an incredible triple overtime, rising to 4-1 in UAAP Season 88.
The UST Growling Tigers survived a marathon triple-overtime battle to edge the Ateneo Blue Eagles, 98-89, in UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball on Saturday, October 11 at the Blue Eagle Gym. This marked the first triple-overtime game of the season, with UST improving to 4-1 while Ateneo fell to 4-2.
Nic Cabanero starred for the Tigers with a double-double of 22 points and 11 rebounds, adding three assists and two steals to earn Player of the Game honors. For Ateneo, Jared Bahay fired 17 points, making five three-pointers, along with three rebounds, six assists, and two steals, with 14 of his points coming across the three overtime periods.