UP’s Louna Ozar.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
MANILA, Philippines — College of the Philippines and Ateneo continued their scorching streaks after taking down separate foes within the UAAP Season 86 ladies’s basketball event on Saturday at Mall of Asia Area.
UP staved off College of Santo Tomas in additional time, 73-69, to remain unbeaten in 5 video games — the college’s greatest begin since Season 71.
Louna Ozar tied the sport at 63-all with 45.3 seconds remaining within the ultimate interval that compelled further time.
The Combating Maroons overcame a three-point deficit to begin additional time as Christie Bariquit joined palms with Marielle Vingno and Kaye Pesquera to attain six straight for a 69-66 lead with 2:20 left earlier than Ozar and Favour Onoh put the ending touches to remain unbeaten.
Pesquera led the way in which for the Combating Maroons with 17 factors together with 4 three-pointers. Ozar had 16 factors and 4 steals. Bariquit chipped in 15 factors and 7 rebounds, whereas Nigerian heart Onoh added 9 factors, 17 rebounds, and 5 blocks.
“I’m completely satisfied we gained a detailed sport as a result of that may be a aspect we are able to get higher. It’s a group effort and we’re hoping to take care of that,” stated UP coach Paul Ramos.
UP’s Favour Onoh.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
UST slid to a 3-2 document. Kent Pastrana led the Growling Tigresses with 19 factors. Tantoy Ferrer had 14 factors, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 steals, whereas Brigette Santos added 11 factors and 7 rebounds.
In the meantime, Kacey Dela Rosa delivered 20 factors, 11 rebounds, and three steals to guide Ateneo to its fourth straight win after beating Far Japanese College, 72-64.
The Blue Eagles additionally banked on Sarah Makanjuola’s double-double of 13 factors, 11 rebounds, two steals, and two blocks. Junize Calago had 14 factors, 5 rebounds, three assists, and three steals, whereas Jhaz Joson added 10 factors and 7 assists with out turnovers.
“It was a vital sport for us as a result of FEU was near us within the standings. We needed to take one step attempting to get to the Remaining 4 so it is a huge win for us,” stated Ateneo coach LA Mumar as his group rose to a 4-1 document within the second place.
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FEU dropped to a 2-3 document as Josee Kaputu’s monster sport of 26 factors and 20 rebounds went for naught. Jaina Del Prado and Queenie Aquino had 9 factors every.
