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UAAP women's finals: Tigresses deny Lady Bulldogs to force sudden death

Published Dec 10, 2025 03:20 pm

At A Glance

  • University of Santo Tomas held its ground and carved out a convincing 95-70 Game 2 victory over National University to force a sudden death in the UAAP Season 88 women's basketball tournament Finals at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Wednesday, Dec. 10.
Karylle Sierba spearheads UST's balanced attack to force sudden death against NU in the UAAP Season 88 women's basketball Finals. (UAAP Media)
Karylle Sierba spearheads UST's balanced attack to force sudden death against NU in the UAAP Season 88 women's basketball Finals. (UAAP Media)
University of Santo Tomas held its ground and carved out a convincing 95-70 Game 2 victory over National University to force a sudden death in the UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball tournament Finals at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Wednesday, Dec. 10.
After falling short in the title opener, the Golden Tigresses came out hot and even built an insurmountable 87-56 lead in the payoff period which was enough to spoil the coronation of Karl Ann Pingol who was earlier awarded the most valuable player.
The España-based squad meets the Lady Bulldogs one last time this Sunday, Dec. 14, at the same venue.
It was also a huge morale-booster for the Haydee Ong-mentored crew after the Lady Bulldogs handed them their first loss this season after a sizzling 14-game win streak.
“Kailangan maging physical kami, and ‘yong mentality namin, kailangan pa naming patibayin. Come by sunday, lahat ng adjustments ng NU ma-counter namin,” said UST head coach Haydee Ong. “Wala nang Xs, Os, it’s all about heart.”
Karylle Sierba led UST’s balanced attack with 17 points along with five rebounds, while Brig Santos, Rachelle Ambos, and Coi Danganan added 15, 13, and 11 points, respectively.
“Nag-enjoy lang kami sa game, pero ngayon sobrang ganda ng sistema namin ngayon, sana sa Game 3 ganto rin ‘yong ilaro namin,” added Sierba. “Marami kaming pinagdaanan, ibibigay ko ‘yong best ko para mabigyan ‘yong veterans ng maganda exit.”
Elite Team member Kent Pastrana posted eight points, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals, while Oni Onianwa added eight points.
Kristine Cayabyab spearheaded the Lady Bulldogs’ assault with 22 points on top of seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals, while Marga Villanueva chipped in 12 points which all went for naught.
This year’s MVP Pingol was neutralized offensively as she only scored eight points that came with 10 rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and two steals, while Angel Surada and Xyza Pring combined for 13 points.
Meanwhile, NU-Nazareth School copped the high school crown after defeating Far Eastern University-Diliman, 82-72.
Aside from winning their second overall title – the first one was when the division was a demo sport in Season 86 -- the Bullpups swept all of their assignments from eliminations to Finals to close out with a pristine 16-0 card.
Graduating players Moussa Diakite, Jaypee Yanga, and David Sabareza, who took home the Finals MVP honors, produced spectacular outings to deny the gritty Baby Tamaraws.
Diakite impressed with 21 points on top of 17 rebounds, four assists, five blocks, and three steals, while Yanga posted 20 points, six rebounds, and one steal. Sabareza, for his part, contributed 17 points, three rebounds, six assists, and three steals.
The scores:
UST 95 – Sierba 17, Santos 15, Ambos 13, C. Danganan 11, Pastrana 8, Onianwa 8, Relliquette 6, Pineda 6, Bron 5, Maglupay 5, Soriano 1, Dajao 0, K. Danganan 0, Pescador 0.
NU 70 – Cayabyab 22, Villanueva 12, Pingol 8, Surada 7, Pring 6, Betanio 5, Solis 4, D. Medina 3, Alterado 3, Garcia 0, Canindo 0, S. Medina 0.
Quarters: 26-17, 48-40, 75-53, 95-70.

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