UST completes perfect season to win UAAP Season 87 girls' basketball crown

Updated Thu, March 20, 2025 at 11:18 PM Published Thu, March 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM

The University of Santo Tomas (UST) clinched the UAAP Season 87 girls' basketball championship by defeating the National University Nazareth School (NUNS), 63-57, in Game 2 of the finals to complete a perfect season sweep.

NUNS was leading 57-52 with less than five minutes left in the fourth period before the Junior Growling Tigresses rallied to seal the victory.

Sandra Abrantes, a 17-year-old center, scored nine points during a crucial 11-0 run in the final minutes, including free throws and jumpers, to help UST overcome the deficit and secure the win.

Abrantes stated that she was ready when called upon and did whatever it took to help the team win, acknowledging their sacrifices.

Barby Dajao, who was named the Finals MVP and Season 87 MVP, also contributed significantly, including a late jumper that widened UST's lead.

The Junior Growling Tigresses' coronation was confirmed as NUNS's last-minute attempts failed to regain the lead.

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