UST and La Salle Triumph in Thrilling FilOil Preseason Quarterfinals
Source: news.source.gmanetwork_ph
In a gripping display of basketball prowess, the University of Santo Tomas and De La Salle University secured their spots in the semifinals of the 18th FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup. UST's Growling Tigers clinched a victory against Emilio Aguinaldo College, marking their first Final Four appearance since 2013, while DLSU's Green Archers overpowered Arellano University to complete an all-UAAP semifinal lineup.
Key Points
UST defeated EAC with a score of 82-73, marking their first Final Four appearance in the FilOil Preseason Cup since 2013.
DLSU won against Arellano University with a score of 95-77, ending the Chiefs' five-game winning streak.
UST will face National University in the semifinals, aiming for their first FilOil title.
DLSU will rematch with the University of the Philippines, their opponent from last year's UAAP finals.
Gelo Crisostomo led UST with a double-double performance of 17 points and 13 rebounds.
Mason Amos of DLSU was nearly perfect, scoring 15 points on 5-of-6 shooting.
