The UE Red Warriors (6-5) will face the UST Growling Tigers (5-7) as both teams try to stay afloat on their Final Four positions in UAAP Season 87.
The University of the East (UE) Red Warriors and University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers will face off on November 9, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Both teams are coming off losses, and with the stakes higher than ever, this UAAP Season 87 Men’s Basketball Tournament clash will be a decisive battle for both teams as they vie for Final Four positions.
The UE Red Warriors, currently holding a 6-5 record, are in third place but cannot afford to slip up.
They’re fresh from a 59-51 loss to the FEU Tamaraws, where Momowei led the charge with a double-double of 18 points and 21 rebounds.
For UE, winning this game is crucial to solidify their Final Four standing, as they need to win their remaining games to secure a spot. A loss could leave their fate up to the outcome of their final game against the Ateneo Blue Eagles.
The UST Growling Tigers, with a 5-7 record, also find themselves in a must-win situation. They suffered an upset loss to the NU Bulldogs, 67-62, despite strong performances from Nic Cabañero, who scored 19 points with three assists, and Mo Tounkara, who contributed 15 points and 18 rebounds.
UST’s Final Four chances are on the line, and they’ll need to win both of their remaining games, including a critical matchup with the Adamson Soaring Falcons—a team with the same record—to stay in contention.
With UE looking to consolidate their top four spot and UST determined to keep their playoff hopes alive, this game promises to be an intense encounter.
Fans can expect an electrifying battle as these two teams leave it all on the court in their quest for a Final Four berth at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.