The UST Growling Tigers will try to gain some leeway in the fourth spot when they face fellow contenders Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP Season 88 second round.
Forth Padrigao and the UST Growling Tigers look to create separation in the crowded Final Four race when they face the Ateneo Blue Eagles on Saturday, November 15, at 4:30 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in UAAP Season 88.
At 6–5, UST is eyeing much-needed breathing room after snapping its skid with a dominant win over UE.
A victory gives the Tigers provisional solo fourth — a massive boost in their postseason drive.
The matchup also brings back memories of their unforgettable triple-overtime triumph in the first round, a game UST hopes to replicate.
Padrigao seeks to steer UST again after contributing 11 points, two rebounds, four assists, and a steal in their last outing.
With momentum finally back on their side, the Tigers aim to build consistency and stay ahead of the congested middle of the pack.
But Ateneo, standing at 5–5, enters with renewed confidence following its own slump-busting win. The Tigers will need to match the Blue Eagles’ fresher legs and urgency in this pivotal clash.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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