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Golden Tigresses, Lady Falcons prevail in UAAP opener
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Tigresses began their UAAP Season 87 women's basketball title defense with an 86-44 victory over the University of the East (UE) Lady Warriors.
Rookie Karylle Sierba led the Tigresses with 18 points, while Season 86 Athlete of the Year Kent Pastrana added 15 points, five rebounds, and seven assists.
Third-year forward Rachelle Ambos contributed 13 points, 13 rebounds, and eight steals, emphasizing the team's need to step up after the departure of Finals MVP Tantoy Ferrer.
Despite a slow start and 41-24 halftime lead, the defending champions significantly improved their performance.
Coach Haydee Ong noted that the team needs to improve ball security and reduce unforced turnovers in upcoming games.
Rachel Lacayanga led the Lady Warriors with 11 points and seven rebounds, while Kamba Kone had eight points and four rebounds.
In another game, the Adamson University Lady Falcons defeated the Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws, 76-63, with Cheska Apag scoring 17 points.
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