By MANILA, Philippines—University of the Philippines marched to its fifth straight UAAP Finals appearance after escaping University of Santo Tomas, 82-81, in Season 88 Final Four action at Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday.
The defending champions, the league’s second seed holding a twice-to-beat advantage, sent the Growling Tigers packing to keep their bid for back-to-back titles alive.
