By Jean Malanum
MANILA – National University (NU) whipped the University of the East (UE), 94-40, to bolster its semis campaign in the UAAP Season 89 women’s basketball at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday.
Ann Pingol delivered 19 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, and five steals for the Lady Bulldogs, who improved to an 8-4 record.
“Last game, we weren’t able to finish the game strong, so nagpabaya kami no’ng dulo (We got careless toward the end). We just made sure we learned our lesson from that last game. Sabi ko nga (Like I said), if we have a chance to build a good lead, as much as possible, we maintain it until the end. Good thing, nagawa naman namin ‘yun (we were able to do that),” NU head coach Da Olan said after the game.
NU will face defending champion University of Santo Tomas on Nov. 22 and the University of the Philippines on Nov. 28. Both games will be held at the Big Dome.
The Lady Bulldogs raced to a 30-10 lead behind Tin Cayabyab’s layup, and finished the first half, 39-20.
Tin Cayabyab finished with 16 points, including a layup that gave NU a 30-10 lead in the first half. She also had four rebounds and four assists.
Aubrey Lapasaran and Marga Villanueva chipped in 11 points apiece.
Rachel Lacayanga delivered 10 points and five rebounds followed by Sy Oñate with eight points as the Lady Warriors took their 11th loss in 12 outings.
UE will have a two-week break before returning to action against Ateneo de Manila University on Nov. 28. (PNA)
