UAAP: Acido, Osang lead UST past UE to stay in Final Four hunt

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Amiel Acido and foreign student-athlete Peter Osang powered the University of Santo Tomas past the University of the East, 97-70, in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament.

Amiel Acido and foreign student-athlete Peter Osang powered the University of Santo Tomas past the University of the East, 97-70, in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The Growling Tigers came out firing, outscoring the Red Warriors, 35-19, in the opening period before taking a commanding 58-41 lead at halftime.

UST continued to dominate in the second half, building its biggest lead at 91-60 with 5:29 remaining in the fourth quarter before Toper Lagat knocked down a three-pointer.

The España-based squad, however, maintained its comfortable cushion the rest of the way to secure the victory.

Osang made an impressive debut for UST, finishing with 19 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks, and two steals. Acido led the way with 22 points, six rebounds, five assists, and three steals.

With the win, UST improved to 6-6 to remain in contention for a Final Four spot, while UE fell to 1-11.

UST 97 – Acido 22, Osang 19? Jumawan 16, Llemit 11, Buenaflor 10, Chio 5, Danting 5, Cañete 3, J. Sevilla 3, Alao 2, Manding 1, D. Sevilla 0, Esteban 0, Bucsit 0.

UE 70 – Lagat 22, Jimenez 10, Cruz-Dumont 7, Vazquez 6, Sabroso 6, Carillo 5, Tañedo 4, Dungca 3, Apostol 3, Edoukou 2, Robles 2, Santos 0, Datumalim 0, Perez 0, Mascariñas 0, Javier 0.

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