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UST, NU shoot for 3-0; La Salle, FEU collide

Published Sep 30, 2025 10:59 am

At A Glance

  • University of Santo Tomas and National University stake their clean record in a marquee duel for the share of the early lead in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila Wednesday, Oct. 1.
Forthsky Padrigao tries to lead UST to a 3-0 start in the UAAP Season 88. (UAAP Media)
Forthsky Padrigao tries to lead UST to a 3-0 start in the UAAP Season 88. (UAAP Media)
 University of Santo Tomas and National University stake their clean record in a marquee duel for the share of the early lead in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila Wednesday, Oct. 1.
After ending a decade-long, 16-game losing streak against the De La Salle Green Archers via a 93-84 win last weekend, the Growling Tigers seek to keep the momentum going in front of their fans against the equally determined Bulldogs.
Game is set at 4:30 p.m. with the victor breaking the 2-0 tie and joining Ateneo (3-0) at the helm.
The Green Archers and the Far Eastern University Tamaraws, meanwhile, clash at 2 p.m. with both squads trying to recover for their respective setbacks the last time out.
Coming off a one-game suspension, elite guard Forthsky Padrigao made an impact right away with superb plays on both ends to steer the España-based squad over La Salle, while also marking their first win against the Taft school since Oct. 11, 2015.
“Well, we've been motivated since last year and we're trying to continue to be like that throughout the season,” said Padrigao.
Backing him up was 18-year-old Collins Akowe, the recent Player of the Week who had his monstrous performances in two games. Recently, despite having a flu against DLSU, the big man scored 20 points and collected 19 rebounds.
“We have to trust each other throughout this process, and each one of us surely wants to help UST back on top,” added Akowe.
Expect him to dive into action down the paint as the 6-foot-10 Akowe faces returnee Omar John, who played a pivotal role for NU’s 84-68 triumph over FEU over the weekend.
Meanwhile, Mike Phillips goes all out as the Green Archers hope to get back on the winning track when they tangle with the Tamaraws, who are aiming to secure their first win.
But it wouldn't be easy as Phillips, alongside Jacob Cortez, Kean Baclaan, Mason Amos, Vhoris Marasigan, and Earl Abadam, are locked in to give La Salle a big lift in its title redemption bid.
In the FEU side, Jorick Bautista, Janrey Pasaol, Mo Konateh, and Kirby Mongcopa look for ways to avoid a 0-3 hole.
“It's tough to come out the gate, and we just gotta figure out a way to continue to be competitive,” said head coach Sean Chambers as the Tamaraws soldier on with their tight schedule.
The women's matches feature La Salle and FEU at 12 noon, while UST and NU wrap up the hectic weekday basketball at 7 p.m.

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Forthsky Padrigao UST Growling Tigers Collins Akowe NU Bulldogs La Salle Green Archers FEU Tamaraws UAAP Season 88
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