MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws go back to their winning ways with their domination over the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers, 96-70, on Sunday, October 15 at the Filoil Flying V Arena.

The third quarter saw FEU garner the biggest lead of the 36 points that was punctuated by Axel Iñigo’s bucket. The Tamaraws maintained a huge lead of at least 30 points heading into the dying minutes of the final frame but Marvin Lee went on a solo 5-0 run to cut the deficit to 26 points. 

The Tamaraws are coming off a two-game losing streak from the Adamson Soaring Falcons and the De La Salle University Green Archers. The Morayta-based squad quickly capitalized on the Steve Akomo-less UST rotation to get back into the winning momentum once again. 

The Tamaraws got off to a 7-0 start in the game and quickly put up a double digit lead within the first quarter.

The Tamaraws were ruthless in the second period as they limited the Growling Tigers to only two points by the 5:11 mark of the quarter. FEU also drained 5 triples in the second quarter alone that saw the lead balloon to 30 points (53-23) after Kenneth Tuffin’s last triple. 

Tuffin led the Tamaraws with 14 points as he shot 3/4 from beyond the arc. He also grabbed 3 rebounds and made 1 assist.

For the Growling Tigers, Wendell de Guzman recorded a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds while making 6 assists.

This win improves the Tamaraw’s record to 5-4, while the Growling Tigers remain winless at a 0-9 record in UAAP Season 80 men’s basketball tournament. – Rappler.com

The Scores

FEU (96) – Tuffin 14, Tolentino 13, Parker 10, Dennison 9, Comboy 8, Ebona 8, Nunag 8, Cani 6, Escoto 5, Orizu 4, Trinidad 4, Ramirez 3, Inigo 2, Bienes 1, Stockton 1, Bayquin 0.

UST (70) – De Guzman 17, Faundo 17, Caunan 12, Lee 9, Macasaet 7, Huang 4, Basibas 2, Romero 2, Kwawukumey 0, Escalambre 0, Garcia 0, Soriano 0.

Quarterscores: 29-16, 53-27, 81-46, 96-70.