Against the unbeaten UST Growling Tigresses, the FEU Lady Tamaraws must pull off a historic upset to force a knockout playoff for the last remaining Final Four spot in UAAP Season 88.
FEU is eager to live to fight another day in a must-win showdown against the unbeaten and no. 1 UST Growling Tigresses in their UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball clash on Wednesday, November 26, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Tip-off is at 11:30 a.m.
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The Lady Tamaraws stayed in contention with a commanding 70-53 romp of the also-ran UE Lady Warriors in their previous outing.
Amyah Espanol starred with a team-high 21 points, lifting FEU to a 6-7 record, just behind the no. 4 Adamson Lady Falcons (7-7).
Shem Abatayo was one assist shy of a double-double, tallying 10 points and nine dimes.
To force a playoff for the fourth and last Final Four spot, head coach Raiza Palmera-Dy and her wards must find a way to overcome the mighty 13-0 Growling Tigresses.
To make the stakes even higher, an FEU win would also deny UST an automatic entry to the Finals and instead force a traditional Final Four playoff format.
In a do-or-die situation, can the Lady Tamaraws pull off a major upset and give themselves a chance to end a five-year postseason drought?
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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