UST's Historic 3OT Victory Over Ateneo
University of Santo Tomas' 98-89 triple overtime win against Ateneo was a historic moment in the men's division, marking the first time a game has gone to three overtimes in the Final Four era.
According to UAAP statistician Pong Ducanes, there is no record of a men's basketball game going to three overtimes until this game. The thrilling match featured notable performances, including the late-game takeover of Collins Akowe and Nic Cabañero, and Gelo Crisostomo's coming-out party.
This was the best game of Season 88 to date, a true battle of attrition between two elite sides which refused to give up until one team just had no gas left in its tank.
- The game was initially billed as Forthsky Padrigao's homecoming to Katipunan.
- Jared Bahay gave his all to protect homecourt.
Research was conducted by SPIN.
Author's summary: UST made history with a triple overtime win.