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Oct

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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…

Tounkara-led Tigers outmuscle Tamaraws to end Round 1

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Oct

By Shayne Lee Andreas Macaraeg

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Tounkara-led Tigers outmuscle Tamaraws to end Round 1

THE UST Growling Tigers halted their two-game skid after overpowering the FEU Tamaraws, 83-72, to conclude the first round of the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball at the Mall Of Asia Arena on Saturday, Oct. 5. Entering the one-week break, UST improved to a 4-3 win-loss slate. Meanwhile, FEU absorbed…

Cagulangan-less UP fends off UST for sixth straight dub

02

Oct

By The Flame Sports

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Cagulangan-less UP fends off UST for sixth straight dub

Photo by Jose Raphael Gonzales/ THE FLAME THE UST Growling Tigers suffered their second consecutive defeat after tripping to the unbeaten UP Fighting Maroons, 81-70, in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament at the SMART Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Even without their team captain JD Cagulangan, the…

Ex-Gilas Youth guard Alao commits to UST

02

Oct

By Brent Richmond Sagre

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Ex-Gilas Youth guard Alao commits to UST

AFTER A series of undecided transfers, a former Gilas Youth standout finally found his home in España. Going from DLSU, UE, to FEU, playmaker Prince Ray “Mur” Alao decided to commit with the UST Growling Tigers and is expected to suit up in UAAP Season 88. “UST is really final……

What UST rookies Acido, Danting aim to refine after their 21-point loss to DLSU

30

Sep

By The Flame Sports

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What UST rookies Acido, Danting aim to refine after their 21-point loss to DLSU

DESPITE THEIR 21-point loss to the reigning DLSU Green Archers last Sunday, the UST Growling Tigers' youngbloods remain upbeat about their performance and are bent on polishing a key aspect that they think will allow them to contribute to their team. Rookie winger Amiel Acido dropped nine points, all from…

Drought continues: Reigning champs Archers shoot down Tigers

29

Sep

By Shayne Lee Andreas Macaraeg

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Drought continues: Reigning champs Archers shoot down Tigers

THE UST Growling Tigers failed to end their nine-year drought against the DLSU Green Archers, losing by 21 points to the defending champions, 88-67, in the UAAP men's basketball tournament at the SMART Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 29. It was the Green Archers’ 15th straight victory over the Tigers–a…

UST Growling Tigers conquer NU Bulldogs to match record of last two seasons

21

Sep

By The Flame Sports

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UST Growling Tigers conquer NU Bulldogs to match record of last two seasons

THE NEW-look UST Growling Tigers clasped on a late-game surge to take down the gritty NU Bulldogs, 67-64, in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball eliminations on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. UST stars Forthsky Padrigao and Nic Cabañero came up clutch in the closing minutes to…

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…

UST Growling Tigers pounce on UE Red Warriors in UAAP Season 87 campaign starter

08

Sep

By Shayne Lee Andreas Macaraeg

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UST Growling Tigers pounce on UE Red Warriors in UAAP Season 87 campaign starter

THE REVITALIZED UST Growling Tigers unleashed their fury as they ravaged the UE Red Warriors, 70-55, in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball eliminations at the SMART Araneta Coliseum on Sept. 8, Sunday. UST kickstarted its redemption campaign with a solid 15-point victory led by Nic Cabañero with 14 points,…