The UST Growling Tigresses continue their redemption run in UAAP Season 88 women's basketball against two-time MVP Kacey Dela Rosa.
Breana Pineda and the UST Growling Tigresses aim to protect their unbeaten record as they face fellow streaking contender Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball tournament on Saturday, October 11, at 7 p.m. at the Blue Eagle Gym.
UST, currently 3-0, has dominated opponents behind the stellar play of rookie sensation Oma Onianwa, who has quickly become one of the most impactful frontcourt players in the league.
She will face her biggest test yet against Ateneo’s two-time UAAP MVP Kacey Dela Rosa, in a battle of paint powerhouses.
Supporting Onianwa is Pineda, who notched 13 points on 4-of-6 shooting in their last game, along with veteran guard Kent Pastrana, giving coach Haydee Ong’s squad a blend of athleticism and composure.
The Tigresses have carried the same fire that took them to the Finals last season, winning convincingly in their first three games.
But to stay perfect, they’ll need to overcome a dangerous Ateneo side led by Dela Rosa and Gracie Batongbakal, both of whom have been in fine form.
With both teams riding on unbeaten starts and brimming with confidence, Onianwa and the Tigresses will look to make a statement and seize early control of the UAAP leaderboard.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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