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Tigresses escape Lady Falcons to stay unscathed
Kent Pastrana overcame a poor shooting performance to lead University of Santo Tomas (UST) to a thrilling 58-55 victory over Adamson University in the UAAP Season 87 women's basketball tournament.
Despite shooting 5-of-19 from the field, Pastrana, the UAAP Season 86 Athlete of the Year, made a crucial steal and scored the go-ahead layup in the closing moments.
Adamson University struggled in the final stretch, missing key shots, including a potential game-tying three-pointer from Cheska Apag.
Brigette Santos sealed the win for UST with a free throw, extending their lead to three points with under ten seconds remaining.
The win improved UST's record to 3-0, while Adamson University suffered its first loss of the season, dropping to 2-1.
UST coach Haydee Ong acknowledged the team's slow start and subpar offense and defense, stating they would review the game to identify areas for improvement.
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