The Ateneo Blue Eagles hope to stay at pace with the Top 4 in the UAAP standings when they face off against the UST Growling Tigers.
Ian Espinosa and the Ateneo Blue Eagles aim to seize provisional solo fourth place when they battle the UST Growling Tigers on Saturday, November 15, at 4:30 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in UAAP Season 88.
Ateneo, currently at 5–5, is coming off a much-needed win over UE and enters this crucial showdown with fresher legs, having last played on November 5.
With the Final Four race tightening, the Blue Eagles seek to avenge their triple-overtime loss to UST from the first round.
Espinosa hopes to build on his 13-point effort against the Red Warriors as Ateneo looks for steadier offensive contributions to keep pace with UST’s firepower.
A win would give the Blue Eagles provisional hold of fourth place — a significant step toward stabilizing their semifinals push.
Meanwhile, UST, now 6–5, rides the momentum of a bounce-back victory over UE.
The Tigers are likewise fighting for separation in the middle of the standings, making this matchup a high-stakes contest for both sides.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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