Camille Naredo

The FEU-Diliman Baby Tamaraws celebrate after winning the championship in the UAAP Season 87 High School Boys' 3x3 Basketball Tournament against National University-Nazareth School, May 4, 2025 at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque. UAAP Media

The FEU-Diliman Baby Tamaraws celebrate after winning the championship in the UAAP Season 87 High School Boys' 3x3 Basketball Tournament against National University-Nazareth School, May 4, 2025 at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque.

Article (news)

UAAP Season 87

ABS-CBN News

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1746352466177UAAP S87 3x3 - FEU-.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="The FEU-Diliman Baby Tamaraws celebrate after winning the championship in the UAAP Season 87 High School Boys&#x27; 3x3 Basketball Tournament against National University-Nazareth School, May 4, 2025 at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque. UAAP Media"/>The FEU-Diliman Baby Tamaraws celebrate after winning the championship in the UAAP Season 87 High School Boys&#x27; 3x3 Basketball Tournament against National University-Nazareth School, May 4, 2025 at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque. UAAP Media</div>MANILA -- Far Eastern University-Diliman made a successful defense of its crown in the UAAP Season 87 High School Boys&#x27; 3x3 Basketball tournament after outlasting National University-Nazareth School, 16-15, on Sunday at Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque.Meanwhile, the University of Santo Tomas Junior Growling Tigresses captured a &#x27;golden double&#x27; in the girls&#x27; division after edging rivals NUNS Lady Bullpups, 14-13.In the Junior High School boys&#x27; division, the Ateneo Blue Eagles also completed a perfect sweep with a 22-19 (9:58) win over the UST Junior Tiger Cubs.The Baby Tamaraws had to dig deep in the final stretch, with the game tied at 14-all under the final minute.Cabs Cabonilas, the runner-up in the 5-on-5 MVP race, broke the deadlock with a clutch basket at the 27.3-second mark.Following a missed attempt from NUNS&#x27; Migs Palanca, Liam Salangsang converted a layup to push FEU-D to a 16-14 edge.Palanca responded with a quick score to cut the deficit to one and then sent Salangsang to the line with 4.1 seconds left.However, Salangsang missed both free throws, leaving the door open.Tom Pillado had a final look for the win, but his two-point attempt misfired, sealing the Baby Tamaraws&#x27; title defense and NUNS&#x27; second runner-up finish of the season.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/5/3/uaap-nu-nazareth-clinches-semis-spot-in-boys-3x3-tourney-1640">READ: NU-Nazareth clinches semis spot in boys&#x27; 3x3 tourney</a></div>&quot;Siyempre sobrang saya kasi ito yung pinaka last tournament ko sa high school level. Nakabawi din kami sa loss namin nung 5-on-5,&quot; said Salangsang, who tallied six points, including two deuces, in the final.&quot;Malaking bagay na last game ko sa high school, champion. Tsaka eto na yung last time namin na magsama-sama kaya masaya,&quot; he added, referring to his final game with teammates and close friends Cabonilas, Marc Burgos, and Mico Pascual.Cabonilas finished with a team-high seven points and seven rebounds.On the other side, Macmac Alfanta led the Bullpups with nine points and eight rebounds, while Palanca added six points and seven boards.FEU-D and NUNS booked their respective finals tickets after defeating Adamson (19-17) and Ateneo (18-9), respectively.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1746352501314UAAP87 3X3 - UST-7187.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="The UST Junior Growling Tigresses celebrate after winning the championship in the UAAP Season 87 High School Girls&#x27; 3x3 Basketball Tournament against National University-Nazareth School, May 4, 2025 at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque. UAAP Media"/>The UST Junior Growling Tigresses celebrate after winning the championship in the UAAP Season 87 High School Girls&#x27; 3x3 Basketball Tournament against National University-Nazareth School, May 4, 2025 at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque. UAAP Media</div>In the girls&#x27; division, Grade 10 guard Rhiane Perez delivered a gritty performance to steer UST to the championship.With the game tied at 10-all and UST struggling to find the mark, Lea Pinuela put back a Kat Insoy miss with 2:07 left for the go-ahead basket. Perez then scored back-to-back baskets to stretch the lead to 13-10.Although NUNS center Ashlyn Abong trimmed the lead to 14-13, Barby Dajao secured the game-winning rebound off a missed shot by Perez as the buzzer sounded.&quot;Hindi po namin inexpect ito. Yung hard work lang talaga namin, nag-pay off. Never kami naging overconfident. Yung NU, hindi nag-give up kaya kami hindi din nag-give up. Nilaban talaga namin,&quot; said Perez, who registered three points and pulled down nine rebounds.Dajao, a graduating senior, finished with five points, while Pinuela and Insoy chipped in three apiece.In the Junior High School boys&#x27; final, Sky Jazul caught fire, draining four deuces en route to 11 points and leading Ateneo to its first-ever high school 3x3 title.&quot;Thankful na we were given the opportunity to play here and to experience a 3x3 tournament. We just focused on the game and fight for Ateneo,&quot; said the son of Letran great RJ Jazul.&quot;Nakakapagod po siya compared to 5-on-5,&quot; the 14-year-old added.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1746352528957UAAP S87 3x3 - Sky Jazul-08932.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Sky Jazul of Ateneo in action in the UAAP Season 87 Junior High School 3x3 Basketball Tournament, May 4, 2025 at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque. UAAP Media"/>Sky Jazul of Ateneo in action in the UAAP Season 87 Junior High School 3x3 Basketball Tournament, May 4, 2025 at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque. UAAP Media</div>In a closely contested battle against the Junior Tiger Cubs, 5-on-5 MVP Zane Kallos stepped up, converting an and-one to give Ateneo an 18-16 advantage. Despite efforts from Andwele Cabanero to keep UST within striking distance, Kallos nailed a two-pointer to put Ateneo on championship point.After Jhon Canapi answered with a deuce to keep UST alive, Jazul sealed the deal with another two-pointer with 2.0 seconds remaining, completing Ateneo&#x27;s 9-0 sweep of the tournament. Kallos finished with seven points and 10 rebounds.UST was led by Canapi with seven points, while Migs Jubilado and Cabanero added six and five, respectively.Ateneo booked its finals spot with a 21-18 win over UPIS, while UST edged FEU-D, 21-19, in the other semifinal.UPIS clinched third place in the JHS boys&#x27; tournament with a 22-20 win over FEU-D. In the girls&#x27; division, De La Salle Zobel claimed bronze with an 18-3 rout of Ateneo. Adamson finished third in the boys&#x27; division after a 17-14 victory, also over Ateneo.

Far Eastern University-Diliman made a successful defense of its crown in the #UAAPSeason87 High School Boys' 3x3 Basketball tournament after outlasting National University-Nazareth School, 16-15, on Sunday.

Far Eastern University-Diliman made a successful defense of its crown in the #UAAPSeason87 High School Boys' 3x3 Basketball tournament after outlasting National University-Nazareth School, 16-15, on Sunday.

UAAP: FEU-Diliman boys, UST girls rule high school 3x3

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

Sudoku

Word of the Day

Lotto

Horoscope

Basketball

UAAP: FEU-Diliman boys, UST girls rule high school 3x3

ABS-CBN News

Published May 04, 2025 06:15 PM PHT

Read More:

abssports

basketball

3x3 basketball

UAAP

UAAP Season 87

UAAP basketball

FEU-Diliman

UST Junior Growling Tigresses

Ateneo Blue Eagles

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

Sign Up

I have read and agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.