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UP dismantles UE to break eight-game skid; NUNS' Diakite posts rare triple-double

Published Nov 8, 2025 02:07 pm

At A Glance

  • University of the Philippines unleashed a third-quarter surge to dismantle University of the East, 81-67, and snap its eight-game skid in the UAAP Season 88 women's basketball tournament at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila Saturday, Nov. 8.
Camille Nolasco leads UP's balanced attack in win over UE. (UAAP Media)
Camille Nolasco leads UP's balanced attack in win over UE. (UAAP Media)
University of the Philippines unleashed a third-quarter surge to dismantle University of the East, 81-67, and snap its eight-game skid in the UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball tournament at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila Saturday, Nov. 8.
Carrying a 12-point halftime lead, the Fighting Maroons turned up the heat in the third with a 27-16 flurry, punctuated by Achrissa Maw’s two free throws for a commanding 72-49 spread that proved insurmountable for the Lady Warriors.
The victory ended the State U’s eight straight losses to hold a 3-8 win-loss record, while UE sustained its 11th consecutive defeat.
Camille Nolasco stood out for UP after collecting 16 points, four rebounds, three assists, and one steal, while Achrissa Maw had a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds with one assist and one block.
Also providing offensively for the Maroons were Louna Ozar and Alex Mendoza who both scored 10 points, while Kaye Pesquera and Rhea Solitario both finished with nine apiece.
Syvil Oñate led UE anew with 24 points, while Rachel Lacayanga produced 14 points which all went for naught.
UP is set for a long break with its next task set next Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum where it faces Adamson (4-6). UE, at the other end, battles unblemished University of Santo Tomas (10-0) this Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Meanwhile in the junior games, Moussa Diakite impressed with a rare triple-double to pace National University Nazareth School over Adamson, 83-71, and become the first team to punch its semifinal ticket this season.
Diakite posted a superb statline of 18 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 blocks – only the sixth time the feat was achieved by a player since the division’s introduction in Season 86. NUNS stayed perfect at 11-0 and entered its third straight semis appearance.
Adamson tries to win all of its remaining matches to boost its playoff hopes alive as it fell to 6-5.
Apart from Diakite’s splendid output, Nick Peña dazzled with 21 points, while Dean Tria and David Sabareza combined for 21 points for NUNS.
Fran Flores steered the San Marcelino-based squad with 13 points, while Kieff Iledan finished with a double-double effort of 11 points and 10 rebounds with three assists and three steals in a losing cause.
Earlier, reigning champion University of the East went off to a first-half storm and annihilated UP Integrated School, 76-29, for its third straight win.
The scores (women's):
UP (81) – Nolasco 16, Maw 12, Ozar 10, Mendoza 10, Pesquera 9, Solitario 9, Vingno 7, Cunanan 6, Barba 2, Tapawan 0, Castro 0, Mejasco 0, Catequista 0.
UE (67) – Oñate 24, Lacayanga 14, Buscar 8, Vacalares 7, Yañez 4, Ronquillo 3, Gullim 2, Lumibao 2, Dalguntas 2, Trinidad 1, Ramos 0, Salise 0, Delig 0, Gomez 0.
Quarterscores: 21-13, 45-33, 72-51, 81-67.
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