Tigresses improve to 4-1 standing vs Lady Archers
University of Santo Tomas regained its winning ways, pulling away from De La Salle University with a 76-68 victory in the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball tournament on Sunday, September 29, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The Growling Tigresses relied on veteran Kent Patrana and Karylle Sierba as they opened the fourth period with an 11-0 run, strengthening their hold of solo second in the standings with a 4-1 record.
Pastrana finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds, four steals, and three blocks, while Sierba significantly delivered 16 markers, six boards, and three assists as the Tigresses bounced back from a tough first loss to last year’s runner up National University last week.
Brigette Santos also contributed with 12 points, five rebounds, and three steals but Growling Tigresses head coach Haydee Ong was not pleased with their win despite managing to force 38 turnovers and having 21 steals.
“I adjusted come the fourth quarter because I said, our match cannot be close, so I needed to adjust. I put four guards and then we improved and pushed La Salle to many turnovers,” said Growling Tigresses head coach Haydee Ong.
Coming from a record-setting 10 triples for a 34-point outing in their first win last week, Luisa San Juan was just limited to 16 markers on 2-of-10 three-point shooting.
The Lady Archers were relinquished to a 1-5 record with Patricia Mendoza leading the charge with 21 points and 18 rebounds, while fourth-year forward Lee Sario also grappled with 13 markers but saddled by eight turnovers.
The Growling Tigresses are scheduled to encounter last year’s Final Four rival University of the Philippines on Wednesday, October 2, at Smart Araneta Coliseum, while De La Salle will aim to bounce back when they face off University of East next Sunday, October 6, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
The Scores:
UST (76) – Pastrana 21, Sierba 16, Santos 12, Maglupay 8, Soriano 6, Bron 5, Ambos 4, Relliquette 2, Tacatac 2, Dionisio 0, Serrano 0, N. Danganan 0, Pescador 0, Pineda 0.
DLSU (68) – Mendoza 21, San Juan 16, Sario 13, Santos 4, Delos Santos 4, Camba 4, Paraiso 2, Bacierto 2, Sunga 2, Dalisay 0, Rodriguez 0.
Quarter Scores: 20-27, 36-37, 56-53, 76-68
