Nic Cabañero shoots in entrance of a UP defender throughout their UAAP Season 87 Ultimate 4 recreation. | Picture from UAAP Media
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lapu-Lapu Metropolis’s pleasure Nic Cabañero concluded his spectacular UAAP Season 87 marketing campaign with a loss to the favored College of the Philippines Preventing Maroons, 78-69, within the Ultimate 4 on Saturday on the Sensible Araneta Coliseum.
That recreation capped Cabañero’s stellar marketing campaign that helped steer the College of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers into the UAAP Season 87 Ultimate 4 which finally earned him the coveted “Legendary 5” award with teammate Mo Tounkara.
Regardless of the loss, Cabanero’s contributions stood out. He tallied 12 factors alongside teammates Kyle Paranada and Gelo Crisostomo.
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Nonetheless, Cabanero struggled along with his capturing, going 4-of-13 from the sphere, a mirrored image of UP’s relentless protection.
The second-seeded Preventing Maroons overcame early challenges and relied on a dominant third quarter to safe their spot of their fourth consecutive UAAP Finals look.
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After trailing 34-40, UP launched a vital 21-4 run, led by Harold Alarcon and Reyland Torres, to grab a 55-44 benefit late within the third body.
UST fought again, slicing the deficit to 4, 58-62, with just below seven minutes left within the recreation.
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Nonetheless, UP responded with a decisive surge, as Alarcon, Francis Lopez, and Quentin Millora-Brown helped rebuild an 11-point cushion, finally sealing the win.
Alarcon completed with 16 factors, 14 of which got here within the second half, showcasing his capacity to carry out below stress. Lopez additionally notched 16 factors, whereas Millora-Brown anchored UP’s protection with 19 rebounds and 4 blocks, including 9 factors.
For UST, Forthsky Padrigao’s ejection within the fourth quarter added to their struggles. He obtained his second unsportsmanlike foul after an elbow incident, compounding the Tigers’ uphill battle.
Cabanero’s Legendary 5 recognition crowns a stellar season the place he averaged spectacular 16.29 factors throughout 14 video games, demonstrating his management and scoring prowess.
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