Maroons eye win No. 5 vs winless Tigers

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Vengeful University of the Philippines attempts to zero-in on a first-round sweep when it shoots for win No. 5 against listless Santo Tomas in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament today at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.

Sizzling in their best start since 1997, the league-leading Maroons are determined to march on against the winless Tigers in their 4 p.m. setto.Save for a narrow 80-76 overtime win over Far Eastern U last Wednesday, UP has been head and shoulders above the rest with convincing wins against Adamson, 68-51, University of the East, 84-69, and National U, 78-60.

“Being comfortable is a word you rarely hear in our locker room because no team in this league is a pushover,” said assistant coach Christian Luanzon. “I don’t think it’s the time to press the panic button yet. Honestly, I still believe in the team, especially our players who are playing. I think eventually makakabutas din kami. Hopefully, iyong mga Thomasian community will have patience on us,” said Santo Tomas deputy Japs Cuan.

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