Metro Manila, Philippines – The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers kept their playoffs bid alive after blowing out the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors, 97-70, in their second round clash in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
Peter Osang had a memorable debut for the Growling Tigers, dropping 19 points, grabbing 10 rebounds along with five blocks and two steals.
UST was simply unstoppable from start to finish, delivering blow after blow to the Red Warriors that are coming off a breakthrough win in 30 games.
Amiel Acido added 22 points and six rebounds, while Landyn Jumawan chipped in 16 points for the Growling Tigers.
UST has now won back-to-back games and improved its win-loss record to 6-6.
With the victory, the Growling Tigers have a strong fighting chance in the tight race for the three remaining playoff spots – trailing the National University Bulldogs, Far Eastern University Tamaraws, and De La Salle University Green Archers.
UE, meanwhile, dropped to 1-11.
UST will next tackle the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles on Nov. 15 at the Big Dome, while the Red Warriors battle the Bulldogs on Nov. 14 at the same venue.
