By Michael Angelo S. Murillo

DO not look now but the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers are now rolling in Season 81 of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, and seemingly poised to continue turning heads.

By Michael Angelo S. Murillo

AN EVENTFUL first round of the eliminations of Season 81 of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines comes to an end on Saturday, Oct. 13, with a double-header set at the Mall of Asia Arena.

The University of the Santo Tomas Growling Tigers went on to pull off an 86-72 beating of the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons at the Mall of Asia Arena. CJ Cansino fired a triple-double of 16 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals on a 5-of-6 (83%) shooting.
Renzo Subido also drained 13 points and dished out 6 assists for the Tigers, who won over the Maroons for the first time since September 17, 2016.

THE UNIVERSITY of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, winners of their last two matches, look to finish the first round of the eliminations of UAAP Season 81 with a winning record when they take on the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers in the opener today at 2 p.m. at the Mall of Asia Arena.

By: Michael Angelo S. Murillo

THE University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons compounded on the woes of the National University Bulldogs in UAAP Season 81, surviving, 89-88, in league action on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

By Michael Angelo S. Murillo

WHILE admitting that being a national team coach is no easy task, Yeng Guiao said he is determined to continue as Team Pilipinas coach, especially after the “special bond” he has created with the players and seeing how his wards went all out for flag and country.

In what could be his final San Beda-Letran rivalry game, Donald Tankoua made sure that he and the Red Lions would come out on top.

San Beda held an imposing 22-point lead, 67-45, on archrival Letran with 6:19 left in the game on Tuesday.

By Michael Angelo S. Murillo

IRAN continued to roll in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, defeating the Philippines, 81-73, at the start of the second round of the competition on Thursday night at the Azady Gym in Tehran.

Opted not to play big man Hamed Haddadi for much of the contest, the Iranians still proved themselves a handful for the Philippine team, anchoring their attack on their size advantage and timely shooting from the outside.

THE defending champions Ateneo Blue Eagles notched their first win in Season 81 of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines after defeating the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, 87-79, in their “Battle of Katipunan” on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Lost in their season opener previously, the Eagles bounced back by taking on everything the Maroons threw at them, banking on balance and collective composure.

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2. Belga, Beau Michael Vincent
3. Cabagnot, Alexander, Jr.
4. Dalistan, Paul John
5. Erram, John Paul
6. Lassiter, Marcio
7. Malicsi, Allein Gail
8. Norwood, Gabriel Daniel
9. Sangalang, Ian Paul
10. Standhardinger, Christian Karl
11. Taulava, Pauliasi
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