The University of Santo Tomas Tiger Cubs secured a commanding 90-59 victory over the University of the Philippines Integrated School Junior Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 87 Juniors High School Basketball Tournament on Saturday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.
Jhon Canapi led the charge with 30 points on 10-of-16 shooting from the field, along with six rebounds, helping the Tiger Cubs improve to a 6-3 win-loss record, placing them solo third in the standings.
Andwele Cabañero nearly achieved a triple-double, finishing with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, while Miguel Jubilado and Dustin Bathan added 11 and nine points, respectively, for UST.
Canapi and Cabañero spearheaded the Tiger Cubs’ impressive 29-11 first quarter, scoring 10 and eight points, respectively, and establishing a dominant tone for the eventual lopsided victory.
“Mas happy ako today kesa sa first game namin against UPIS na hirap na hirap kami. Maganda ‘yung naging response ng mga player ko this game,” said Tiger Cubs head coach Noli Mejos.
“Kung puwede lang, home court kami palagi mas okay ‘yun,” he added in jest. “Talagang dito kami nagti-training, talagang advantage talaga. Puwede ba i-request ‘yun na dito na lang palagi?”
Jhustin Hallare made 25 points, eight assists, and six rebounds, while Bruce Tubongbanua added 17 points and 16 rebounds as UPIS remained winless in nine outings.
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