Two undefeated teams go head-to-head at the Blue Eagle Gym with the Ateneo Blue Eagles and the UST Growling Tigresses vying to stay ahead in UAAP Season 88 women's basketball.
Gracie Batongbakal and the Ateneo Blue Eagles look to stay perfect as they battle fellow unbeaten UST Growling Tigresses in a high-stakes showdown in the UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball tournament on Saturday, October 11, at 7 p.m. at their home court in Blue Eagle Gym.
Both teams enter the matchup unbeaten — Ateneo at 4-0 and UST at 3-0 — making this an early clash between two of the season’s hottest title contenders.
Reigning two-time UAAP MVP Kacey Dela Rosa will once again anchor the Blue Eagles’ interior game against UST’s sensational rookie Oma Onianwa, setting up a can’t-miss matchup between two of the most dominant post players in the league.
Ateneo will also look to Batongbakal, who shot efficiently with 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting in their win over UP, to provide additional scoring support.
The Blue Eagles, semifinalists last season, have looked sharp and balanced early in the year under coach LA Mumar.
But the challenge ahead looms large, as UST — known for its physicality and defensive grit — will test Ateneo’s poise and depth in this battle for solo leadership.
With both sides eyeing a fifth straight victory and early control of the standings, Dela Rosa and the Blue Eagles are poised for their toughest test yet.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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