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Tigresses tame Lady Bulldogs to reclaim UAAP Season 88 crown
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses reclaimed the UAAP Season 88 women's basketball championship by defeating the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs, 79-64, in Game 3.
This victory marks UST's 13th overall women's basketball title and their second championship in three seasons, completing a reverse sweep after losing the first game of the finals series.
The Tigresses had previously ended NU's seven-year championship streak in Season 86, with the Lady Bulldogs regaining the title in Season 87.
Graduating ace Kent Pastrana led UST with 16 points, nine rebounds, five assists, five steals, and one block, earning her the Finals MVP plum for her performance.
Pastrana's stellar campaign also included an all-around average of 13.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 3.8 steals, capping her UAAP career with two titles and four Mythical Team citations.
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The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses forced a Game 3 in the UAAP Season 88 women's basketball finals by defeating the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs, 95-70, in Game 2.
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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.
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Kent Pastrana led the UST Growling Tigresses to the UAAP Season 88 championship after defeating the National University Bulldogs in Game 3.
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