The UST Growling Tigers are making their presence known in UAAP Season 87, finishing Round 1 with a 4-3 record. They have not experienced four wins in the elimination round since Season 82.
The UST Growling Tigers secured an 83-72 victory against the FEU Tamaraws in their UAAP Season 87 men's basketball Round 1 matchup on October 5, 2024, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
This win improves UST’s record to 4-3, marking their best win tally so far since Season 82.
Mo Tounkara led UST with a stellar performance, scoring 21 points on 50% shooting, alongside 17 rebounds, one assist, and a steal.
Forthsky Padrigao was named Player of the Game, contributing 14 points, 11 assists, and four rebounds.
Tounkara and Nic Cabanero dominated the boards, combining for 12 offensive rebounds—surpassing FEU's total of 10.
Cabanero bounced back from a slow start, scoring 11 of his 13 points in the second half to propel UST to victory.