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‘We will make a new story:’ Redemption-seeking Tigers book first Final Four appearance since 2019

16

Nov

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‘We will make a new story:’ Redemption-seeking Tigers book first Final Four appearance since 2019

AFTER FIVE dreadful years, the title-hungry UST Growling Tigers are moving closer to the path of redemption. The España-based squad claimed its first Final Four spot since 2019 after dismantling the Adamson Soaring Falcons, 75-49, to close out the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball eliminations on Saturday, Nov. 16, at…

Tigers escape Warriors’ late rally in emotional matchup

09

Nov

By The Flame Sports

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Tigers escape Warriors’ late rally in emotional matchup

IT TOOK the blood and sweat of the UST Growling Tigers to curb the relentless UE Red Warriors and to return to the winning column on Saturday, Nov. 9., at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. The hungry Tigers staved off the Warriors, 76-67, in the second round of the UAAP Season 87…

Tigers collapse to erstwhile league-worst Bulldogs

06

Nov

By The Flame Sports

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Tigers collapse to erstwhile league-worst Bulldogs

THE UST Growling Tigers succumbed to their seventh loss after blowing a 13-point lead to the NU Bulldogs, 67-62, in the second round of the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday, Nov 6, at the Mall of Asia Arena. With the tough loss, UST tripped to a 5-7…

Growling Tigers claw Tamaraws to seal first dub in Round 2

27

Oct

By Shayne Lee Andreas Macaraeg

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Growling Tigers claw Tamaraws to seal first dub in Round 2

THE UST Growling Tigers snapped their three-game losing streak after pounding the FEU Tamaraws, 79-70, in the second round of the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday, Oct. 27. With the win, the Tigers strengthened their grip on the fourth seed…

Blue Eagles tame Tounkara-less Tigers at home

19

Oct

By Jade Alecksandra Bagas

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Blue Eagles tame Tounkara-less Tigers at home

THE UST Growling Tigers suffered their third straight loss at the hands of the Ateneo Blue Eagles in their homecourt, 67-64, during the second round of the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday, Oct. 19. The Tigers were without the services of foreign student-athlete Mo Tounkara, who was…

UST bows to DLSU in overtime, absorbs second straight loss

16

Oct

By The Flame Sports

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UST bows to DLSU in overtime, absorbs second straight loss

DESPITE THEIR late rally, the UST Growling Tigers fell short to league-best DLSU Green Archers in overtime, 94-87, in the second round of the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball eliminations on Wednesday, Oct 16. The defending champions outgunned the Tigers in the extra period, 14-7, at the Mall of Asia…

Fighting Maroons survive feisty Tigers to begin Round 2

13

Oct

By Shayne Lee Andreas Macaraeg

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Fighting Maroons survive feisty Tigers to begin Round 2

THE MIGHTY UP Fighting Maroons clobbered the UST Growling Tigers in the closing minutes, 83-73, in the second round of the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball eliminations at the SMART Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, Oct. 13. UP remained the second-best in the league with a 7-1 win-loss slate. Meanwhile, UST…

10

Oct

By The Flame Sports

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Three Tigers in the run for MVP

FIVE YEARS ago, a Tiger held high the MVP award. It was Benilese center Soulemane Chabi Yo who averaged 16.9 points and 14.7 rebounds. However, 2019 now seems a distant past as the UST Growling Tigers’ run in the UAAP men’s basketball tilt has been overshadowed by dismal cellar-dwelling performances…

UST crumbles to Adamson for first Season 87 loss

15

Sep

By The Flame Sports

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UST crumbles to Adamson for first Season 87 loss

THE UST Growling Tigers came crashing back to earth after seeing its record blemished by a defeat to the Adamson Soaring Falcons, 69-56, in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball eliminations on Sunday, Sept. 15 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Off a fiery 2-0 start in the season, the…

UST Growling Tigers snap 17-game losing streak against Ateneo Blue Eagles

11

Sep

By The Flame Sports

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UST Growling Tigers snap 17-game losing streak against Ateneo Blue Eagles

FOR THE first time in nine years, the high-flying Eagles from Katipunan tasted defeat at the hands of title-hungry Tigers from España. The UST Growling Tigers clinched a convincing 74-64 victory over the Ateneo Blue Eagles on Wednesday, Sept. 11, ending its 17-game losing streak against the Katipunan squad. "Even before we…