In their first UAAP Season 88 meeting on September 27, 2025, the UST Growling Tigers prevailed against defending champions, De La Salle University Green Archers, 93-84.
This victory snapped the 16-game losing streak against DLSU since 2015.
The Tigers move to 2-0 and will face the National University Bulldogs next.
Box score: Cabañero 27, Akowe 20, Acido 13, Padrigao 12, Paranada 9, Crisostomo 5, Llemit 3, Danting 2, Laure 2
Photo from the Varsitarian