On a 12-game losing skid, the UE Lady Warriors are eager to finally secure a win, but defending champion NU stands as their latest UAAP hurdle.
The UE Lady Warriors are desperate to enter the win column, aiming to upset the defending champion NU Lady Bulldogs in a UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball second-round play on Saturday, November 15, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Match time is at 11:30 a.m.
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The sun has yet to rise in Recto as the Lady Warriors suffered another heavy defeat—a 125-50 setback at the hands of the undefeated UST Growling Tigresses.
It marked UE’s 12th consecutive defeat in the tournament and their 22nd straight game dating back to the first round of Season 87.
Syril Oñate topscored the squad with 20 points, while Rachel Lacayanga added 18 markers and five steals in a losing effort.
Next up, the Lady Warriors aim to atone for their dismal 83-54 opening-round loss to the Lady Bulldogs, hoping to finally nab that elusive breakthrough.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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