October 25, 2025

UAAP: Nic Cabañero, UST look for rebound win in marquee clash with La Salle

UAAP: Nic Cabañero, UST look for rebound win in marquee clash with La Salle
Should UST defeat DLSU, the Growling Tigers will move into a tie for first place with the NU Bulldogs. | Photo: The UAAP

The UST Growling Tigers target to regain their footing in a second-round clash with the DLSU Green Archers in UAAP Season 88 on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Mall of Asia Arena.

The marquee clash is set for 4:30 p.m.

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At 5-2, the Growling Tigers are in solo second after the opening round but are coming off a surprising 69-59 loss to Adamson.

Skipper Nic Cabañero led the way with 23 points, while rookie Collins Akowe recorded a 10-point, 16-rebound double-double.

 

In that game, head coach Pido Jarencio and his wards, which had been averaging a league-high 91.7 points per game, were held to their season-low by the Soaring Falcons.

Looking ahead, UST aims to bounce back against La Salle and stay within striking distance of NU for the top spot.

(With reports from Pao Ambat)

[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.]

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