MANILA – The University of Santo Tomas (UST) downed De La Salle University, 83-62, to stay perfect in the UAAP Season 89 women’s basketball at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday.
Karylle Sierba delivered 20 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and two steals as the Growling Tigresses moved closer to sweeping the first round with a 6-0 record.
CJ Maglupay chipped in 14 points and four steals, followed by Brig Santos with 12 points and four assists, while Agatha Bron had 11 points and three assists.
“We have to be consistent on both ends of the court,” UST head coach Haydee Ong said.
UST will battle the University of the Philippines on Oct. 25 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Nigerian Bukky Ojo finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds, while Kyla Go had 10 points, three rebounds, and two assists for the Lady Archers, who took their fourth consecutive loss for a 1-5 slate.
La Salle will face National University (NU) at the Blue Eagle Gym on Oct. 24.
In the other game, Far Eastern University (FEU) drubbed the University of the East, 73-53.
Erica Lopez scored 14 points, while Amyah Espanol and MJ Manguiat contributed 10 points each as the Lady Tamaraws improved to a 3-3 record.
“It’s very important for us to go over the hump after ng three straight losses namin against Ateneo, UST, and then NU (after our three straight losses against Ateneo, UST, and then NU),” FEU head coach Raiza Palmera-Dy said.
Sy Oñate finished with 18 points and four steals, while Rachel Lacayanga had 16 points, seven rebounds, and five steals for the Lady Warriors, who suffered their 30th consecutive defeat, extending their winless streak since Season 87 and dropping to 0-6 this season.