UST Growling Tigers defeat Ateneo Blue Eagles 80-68

The UST Growling Tigers defeated the Ateneo Blue Eagles 80-68 at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion to conclude the first round of the UAAP Season 89 Men’s Basketball Tournament. After a close first half where Ateneo led 32-27, UST executed a 22-0 run in the third quarter to secure the victory.

Collins Akowe led UST with 18 points, 15 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Other key contributors included Amiel Acido, who scored 11 points during the decisive third-quarter surge, and Mark Llemit, who finished with 15 points and 6 rebounds.

With this win, UST improves to a 4-3 record for the first round. Ateneo falls to 3-4, placing them in seventh position.