30 September 2012, 8:12 p.m. - THE UST Tiger Cubs staged a late-game rally but came up short against reigning titlists National University Bullpups, 66-78, in the semifinals of the UAAP Juniors' basketball tournament at the Arena in San Juan Sunday afternoon.
Prince Martin came off the bench with 25 points and nine rebounds for UST, while Cubs Alvin Ungria and Vaughn Soriano added 19 and 10 markers, respectively.
Hubert Cani led the Bulldogs with 21 points and six boards.
Down 17 points in the third frame, UST sparked a 20-6 run to cut the deficit to eight, 62-70, in the payoff period.
But NU contained UST's shooters and scored six points in the final minute to pull away for good, 76-64.
"Experience-wise, NU really has the edge. We really worked hard to enter the Final Four," said coach Allan Ascue. "From second-runner up this season, we aim to surpass it next year." Alexis U. Cerado
BOX SCORES:
UST 66 - Martin 25, Ungria 19, Soriano 10, Bahia 7, Baetiong 3, Corre 1, Borje 1, Mayor 0, Dandan 0, Abuyen 0
NU 78 - Cani 21, Atangan 18, Cauilan 14, Morido 11, Canaynay 9, Lapiz 4, Busa 1, Lopena 0, Dela Cruz 0, Claveria 0, Biteng 0, Battad 0, Batawan 0
Quarter scores: 17-23, 30-38, 42-59, 66-78
© UST's The Varsitarian | 2012
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Just wanna thank coach Allan Ascue, Prince Martin and the rest of the gang for a great season! Thank you for being approachable and kind. I consider you guys as my favorite beat in my second year as a sports writer! Kudos!
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