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Lady Bulldogs maul Warriors to grab semis bonus

Published Nov 15, 2025 03:05 pm

At A Glance

  • Reigning champion National University stamped its class anew and annihilated University of the East, 81-48, to grab the semifinal bonus in the UAAP Season 88 women's basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Saturday, Nov. 15.
Karl Ann Pingol stars for NU. (UAAP Media)
Karl Ann Pingol stars for NU. (UAAP Media)
Reigning champion National University stamped its class anew and annihilated University of the East, 81-48, to grab the semifinal bonus in the UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Saturday, Nov. 15.
The Lady Bulldogs imposed their will from the opening tip, eventually punctuating their dominance with a Kristine Cayabyab triple that stretched the lead to 77-37 midway through the fourth, a dagger that fully shut the door on the Lady Warriors.
NU now hiked its card to 12-1 to claim the twice-to-beat advantage, which, however, could be denied if the unblemished University of Santo Tomas (11-0) passed all of its remaining assignments.
If that happens, it will lead to a single elimination tournament where the top 2, 3, and 4 seeds are set to compete with the victor arranging a title clash against the Tigresses.
NU and UST figure next Sunday, Nov.23, where the Lady Bulldogs look to redeem themselves after their 62-76 setback against the Haydee Ong-guided crew in the first round.
UE, on the other hand, extended its losing skid to 13 and 23 overall since the first part of Season 87.
“When we first played UE, it was only our second game, so I believe naman na we improved by playing all those games,” said NU head coach DA Olan.
“Kung chemistry-wise, system-wise. Same mindset pa rin na every game, we prepare hard and we want to get that win. Same mindset coming into that last game against UST,” he added.
Karl Ann Pingol led the assault with 18 points with six rebounds, three assists, and seven steals, while Dindy Medina scored 16. Marga Villanueva and Kristine Cayabyab also provided offensive support off 14 and 10 points, respectively.
Syvil Oñate stood out for UE with 23 points, while Rachel Lacayanga ended up with a quiet nine-point output as the Lady Warriors gun for a breakthrough triumph over Far Eastern University this Saturday, Nov. 22, at the same venue.
Meanwhile, NU Nazareth School notched its 13th straight win by dismantling University of the East, 83-64, to inch closer to an elimination sweep in the 16U division.
Dean Tria, David Sabareza, Mark Arzola, and Moussa Diakite spearheaded a third-quarter surge that let the Bullpups build a 59-38 breakaway which was enough to take the fight out of the Junior Red Warriors.
With a 13-0 card, NU is one win away from earning an outright spot in the finals, while UE remained at fourth with a 7-6 tally.
Diakite impressed for the Bullpups after posting a double-double effort of 24 points and 11 rebounds, while Arzola collected 13 points, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals.
Zion Aguilar and Goodluck Okebata led UE with 19 and 13 points, respectively, while Mark Perdigo added 10 points in a losing cause.
Earlier, University of Santo Tomas went three in a row with a 100-81 demolition of Ateneo, 100-81, to secure its Final Four ticket.
The Tiger Cubs rode the momentum from the first half to capture their biggest lead, 76-52, over the Blue Eagles that they preserved to improve to 9-3 and go behind league-leading NUNS.
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