In preseason tourney, an end to UE’s winless spell

No one would have thought that when University of the East (UE) edged the National University Bulldogs, 79-77, in Season 82 of the UAAP, there would be a three-year gap before the Red Warriors would win again.

A pandemic break and a winless season stretched the distance between victories. On Wednesday, that drought came to an end.

“We had four good practices last week; I told the boys it’s going to be a different game today,” said head coach Jack Santiago, after claiming his maiden win, 58-50, against the Arellano Chiefs in the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup in San Juan City.

Santiago, who only coached for two games last UAAP season because of a suspension, hoped that this win …

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