Rookie big man Luis Villegas drops 17 points and 13 rebounds, while Jojo Antiporda stars in a pivotal run as UE enjoys its first winning streak in the UAAP since 2019. UAAPSeason85
MANILA, Philippines – The UE Red Warriors picked up their second straight win in the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament after defeating the UST Growling Tigers, 78-68, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, October 16.
Nikko Paranada added 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Jojo Antiporda dropped all of his 13 points in the Warriors’ pivotal third-quarter run where they led in double-digits for the first time, 49-39. The victory came four days after the Warriors – who dropped all of their 14 games last season – stunned La Salle in anAfter trailing most of the first half, UE turned on the jets in the highly physical third quarter and outscored UST, 27-20, behind Antiporda for a six-point 55-49 cushion heading into the final frame.
Villegas, who was also called for an unsportsmanlike foul in the third canto, then converted on a wide-open triple with 1:28 remaining to extend UE’s advantage to 13, 73-60, which ultimately sealed the deal for the Red Warriors.
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