UAAP: UST sends UE crashing back to earth, bolsters Final Four bid
University of Santo Tomas’ Peter Osang agaisnt University of the East in UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball. UAAP Media.MANILA — University of Santo Tomas (UST) sent University of the East (UE) crashing back to earth with a 97-70 rout in UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.Amiel Acido fired 22 points on 3-of-7 shooting from long range to help the Growling Tigers return to .500 with their sixth win in 12 outings, good enough for fifth place in the team standings.
Peter Osang also delivered in his first-ever UAAP collegiate game, posting 19 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks, and two steals as UST built a lead that grew to as much as 31 points.
“Peter was never not a part of UST. It turned out well for today, and he’s gonna give us problems in the future, but we’re so happy with the way he performed,” said UST deputy coach Peter Martin of Osang.
“But every game is already like a do-or-die situation. One loss will spell the end of UST’s season, so we have to be disciplined in getting good shots. That’s how serious these games are,” added Martin, as the Tigers hope to keep piling up wins with the Final Four race heating up.
Toper Lagat had 22 points, three rebounds, and three assists, but these were not enough to help UE notch a second straight victory.
Instead, the Red Warriors absorbed their 11th loss in 12 games with only two assignments remaining in their schedule.
Drew Jimenez added 10 points and six rebounds, while Cole Cruz-Dumont finished with seven points for UE, which trailed by as many as 19 points in the opening quarter.
UST 97 — Acido 22, Osang 19, Jumawan 16, Llemit 11, Buenaflor 10, Chio 5, Danting 5, Canete 3, Sevilla 3, Alao 2, Manding 1, Sevilla 0, Esteban 0, Bucsit 0.
UE 70 — Lagat 22, Jimenez 10, Cruz-Dumont 7, Vazquez 6, Sabroso 6, Carillo 5, Tanedo 4, Dungca 3, Apostol 3, Edoukou 2, Robles 2, Santos 0, Datumalim 0, Perez 0, Mascarinas 0, Javier 0.
Quarterscores: 35-19, 58-41, 82-56, 97-70.