The UST Growling Tigers are eyeing to carry the momentum from their streak-busting 68-62 victory over the FEU Tamaraws to the second round of the UAAP Season 86 hoops tourney, as they aim to claw their way out of the cellar.
MANILA, Philippines -- The Tigers finally secured their first win in 20 games against FEU on Sunday, breaking a 19-match losing streak -- the university's longest in history.Nic Cabanero, who led UST with 23 points and six rebounds against Tamaraws, said he is overwhelmed with the win."I am very happy, I am overwhelmed. But this will give us the confidence going to the next round," Cabanero told reporters in Filipino.
"I almost cried because it has been a long time since we won, since last season. So this is our first win, so it is overwhelming," the forward said. The win over the Tamaraws also gave UST head coach Pido Jarencio his first victory since going back to the Tigers' lair.vivo school tour updates: V29 5G takes center stage at Jose Rizal University
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