September 28, 2025

Rachel Lacayanga, UE target bounce-back win against UP in UAAP Season 88

Rachel Lacayanga, UE target bounce-back win against UP in UAAP Season 88
UE hopes to atone for a lackluster showing in their tournament opener when they face the UP Fighting Maroons in UAAP Season 88. | Photo: UAAP

UE looks to recover from a rough opening game when the Lady Warriors challenge the UP Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball tournament on Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Game time is at 12:00 p.m.

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UE absorbed an 81-52 beating at the hands of two-time MVP Kacey Dela Rosa and the Ateneo Lady Eagles last time out, which stretched the Lady Warriors' losing skid to 11 games dating back to last season.  

It also marked the Lady Warriors’ 11th straight loss to Ateneo since Season 81, giving head coach Ian Valdez a tough UAAP welcome.

Despite the setback, UE showed sparks of promise with Aliyah Ronquillo finishing with 11 points, while Rachel Lacayanga chipped in 10 points and two steals. 

The Lady Warriors, though, will need bigger contributions across the roster as they attempt to end their slump and hand UP its first defeat of the season.

(With reports from Pao Ambat)

[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]

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