UNSCATHED University of Santo Tomas tries to stretch its winning run to four games when it meets Go for Gold-CSB on Tuesday in the 2019 PBA D-League at Paco Arena in Manila.
The Growling Tigers have been nothing but impressive in their campaign in the developmental ranks, reigning atop the Aspirants Group with their 3-0 card.
A testament was their 112-98 rout of Cignal-Ateneo last March 7 to underscore their presence as a force to reckon with.
But coach Aldin Ayo dismissed the suggestion.
"Ang mindset namin dito, ma-gauge kung saan na kami. (Ateneo) is still the best collegiate team dito sa atin so gusto lang namin na masukat lang," he said.
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Mark Nonoy, Rhenz Abando, and Beninese forward Soulemane Chabi Yo will backstop the Growling Tigers in the 4 p.m. affair.
The Scratchers are aware of the challenge in front of them but hope their determination will spell the difference in their bid to improve on their 1-2 slate.
Go for Gold-CSB coach Charles Tiu admitted to being impressed by UST, which makes his job all the more tougher.
"They're a good team and it's gonna be a tough game for us," he said.
The Scratchers are coming off a 78-69 victory over Family Mart-Enderun last March 7 to end their dry spell.