MANILA – Defending champion University of Santo Tomas (UST) demolished De La Salle University, 97-74, to stay perfect in the UAAP Season 89 women’s basketball at the SMART Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday.
Brig Santos topscored with 20 points, while Karylle Sierba had 17 points, five rebounds, and three steals as the Growling Tigresses notched their ninth win.
“I had to be consistent and lead para sa mga bata. Kailangan na rin talaga kami magtulungan as a team and sa depensa (We had to be consistent and lead for the sake of the younger players. We also really needed to work together as a team, especially on defense),” said Santos, who also had five rebounds and five assists.
Oma Onianwa registered a double-double of 14 points and 12 rebounds, followed by Erinn McAlary with 10 points and three rebounds.
“I told them that we were shooting poorly sa three-point shots natin. Pero, I told the girls, just keep shooting basta libre. At least naakyat namin yun sa 13 (I told them that we were shooting poorly on our three-point shots. But I told the girls, just keep shooting when you have the chance. At least we got it up to 13),” UST head coach Haydee Ong said.
The Growling Tigresses fired five triples for a 43-30 halftime lead and took a 92-64 advantage in the fourth quarter.
Marga Dueñas finished with 18 points and four rebounds, while Kyla Go and Bukky Ojo had 17 points each as the Lady Archers dropped to 1-8.
UST will face Far Eastern University at 7:30 p.m., while La Salle will battle National University at 12 noon at the same venue on Sunday. (Jean Malanum/PNA)
BEST SCORER. Brig Santos leads the University of Santo Tomas to a 97-74 victory over De La Salle University in the UAAP Season 89 women’s basketball at the SMART Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday (Nov. 4, 2026). She scored 20 points, grabbed five rebounds, and added five assists. (UAAP photo)
