MANILA, Philippines -- The University of Santo Tomas snapped its 3-game skid and pumped life to its UAAP Season 89 men's basketball Final Four bid after nipping Far Eastern University, 86-85, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Sunday.
Amiel Acido fired 23 points including back-to-back treys that gave the Growling Tigers an 86-82 lead in the last 1:12.
UST hung on for the remainder of the contest, only giving up a Jorick Bautista trey at the last second that delivered the final count.
Acido added three rebounds for the Tigers who growled to 5-6 for a share of fifth place with the Ateneo Blue Eagles.
The Tamaraws dropped to 6-5 for a share of third place with the De La Salle Green Archers.
