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UAAP Finals: UST reclaims women’s basketball crown, dethrones NU
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses have reclaimed the UAAP Season 88 women's basketball crown after defeating the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs, 79-64, in Game 3 of the finals.
UST secured the championship by outplaying NU in the second half, building a significant lead that the Lady Bulldogs could not overcome.
The Growling Tigresses' Head Coach Haydee Ong emphasized the importance of individual and team defense, as well as executing their 'run and gun' strategy to build their winning margin.
Kent Pastrana was named Finals MVP for her exceptional all-around performance, contributing 16 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and five steals.
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