Jorick Bautista erupted in the fourth quarter and in overtime for the FEU Tamaraws' first win in UAAP Season 87.. Can he catch fire once more against the UST Growling Tigers this Saturday to close Round 1?
The FEU Tamaraws are hoping to climb the standings when they take on the UST Growling Tigers on October 5 at 4:30 p.m. at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament.
With a 1-5 record, FEU is hoping to build on their momentum after a thrilling 66-65 overtime win against the Ateneo Blue Eagles.
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The Tamaraws’ lone victory this season was a hard-fought one, with Jorick Bautista stepping up in the clutch.
He led the charge with 18 points, six of which came in the crucial fourth quarter, and another eight in overtime to seal the win.
His standout performance not only secured FEU’s first win of the season but also cemented his status as a key player, currently ranked fifth in the league's scoring race with an average of 12.5 points.
FEU will also look to capitalize on their dominance inside the paint, with Mohamed Konateh leading the league in rebounding with 17.0 boards per game.
Veejay Pre has also been a reliable contributor for the Tamaraws, currently third in 2-point field goals made.
Despite their struggles this season, FEU showed resilience in their win over Ateneo, and they’ll need to carry that same fighting spirit against a UST team coming off a loss to the UP Fighting Maroons.
UST currently sits in fifth place with a 3-3 record. And while the Tamaraws lost both meetings to the Growling Tigers last season, they will be determined to turn the tide this time around.
With their backs against the wall, FEU will need a complete team effort as they aim to string together consecutive wins for new head coach Sean Chambers.
All eyes will be on Bautista, Konateh, and the rest of the Tamaraws as they take on UST in what promises to be a crucial matchup at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
[Editor's note: This article was generated by a member of the One Sports Digital team using AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]