Pasay City:The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses defeated De La Salle University, 83-62, maintaining their unbeaten record in the UAAP Season 89 women's basketball competition at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
According to Philippines News Agency, Karylle Sierba led the Tigresses with 20 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and two steals, propelling UST to a 6-0 record and positioning them on the brink of a first-round sweep. CJ Maglupay added 14 points and four steals, while Brig Santos and Agatha Bron contributed 12 and 11 points, respectively.
UST head coach Haydee Ong emphasized the need for consistency on both ends of the court. The Tigresses are scheduled to face the University of the Philippines on October 25 at the same venue.
For the Lady Archers, Nigerian player Bukky Ojo scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, with Kyla Go adding 10 points. La Salle, now with a 1-5 record, will next compete against National University on October 24 at the Blue Eagle Gym.
In another match, Far Eastern University (FEU) secured a victory over the University of the East with a score of 73-53. Erica Lopez scored 14 points for the Lady Tamaraws, who improved to a 3-3 record. Coach Raiza Palmera-Dy noted the importance of overcoming their previous three-game losing streak.
Sy Oñate and Rachel Lacayanga were the top performers for the Lady Warriors, scoring 18 and 16 points, respectively. Despite their efforts, the Lady Warriors extended their losing streak to 30 games, remaining winless this season at 0-6.
