With the two UAAP semifinal slots already sealed by last year’s finalists, University of the East and University of Santo Tomas aim to follow the lead and strengthen theirFinal Fourgrip when they clash in the Season 87 men’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Saturday, Nov. 9.
UE, UST try to catch semis bus
Nov 8, 2024 07:34 AM
At a glance
Games Saturday
(Smart Araneta Coliseum)
3:30 p.m. – FEU vs Ateneo
6:30 p.m. – UE vs UST
With the two UAAP semifinal slots already sealed by last year’s finalists, University of the East and University of Santo Tomas aim to follow the lead and strengthen their Final Four grip when they clash in the Season 87 men’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Saturday, Nov. 9.
The Red Warriors (6-5) try to secure a semis berth which they earned the last time in 2009 when they meet the Growling Tigers (5-7) in their 6:30 p.m. showdown.
For the curtain raiser, the FEU Tamaraws (4-8) and the Ateneo Blue Eagles (3-8) hope to pump some life to their respective campaigns in the 3:30 p.m. encounter.
UE lost its rhythm in its past two games after being dealt with a 45-37 and 59-51 defeats to Adamson (4-7) and FEU, respectively.
The Red Warriors will try to tame the Tigers who gave them a 70-55 beatdown last Sept. 8 in their season opener.
"We're just focusing on our goal, 'yon nga makabalik kami sa Final Four and I hope this time maka-recover kami," said UE head coach Jack Santiago.
Leading the charge for the Recto-based squad are Precious Momowei, John Abate, Wello Lingolingo, Ethan Galang and Rainer Maga.
With its rough second-round campaign, UST is also hoping to get a boost with Nic Cabanero, Forthsky Padrigao, Mo Tounkara, Cristian Manaytay, and Kyle Paranada bannering the team.