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UST softbelles keep podium hopes alive
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Tiger Softbelles kept their podium hopes alive in the UAAP Season 87 softball tournament by defeating Ateneo de Manila University.
UST secured a dominant 10-1 victory over Ateneo in just five innings, snapping a two-game losing streak.
With this win, UST now holds a 3-4 record, tying them with De La Salle University in the standings.
The Tiger Softbelles are preparing for a crucial must-win game against the University of the Philippines on Saturday.
If UST and De La Salle end the elimination round with identical results, a playoff for the bronze medal will be held on April 1.
UST head coach Sandy Barredo noted that improvements in defense, specifically minimizing errors, have been key to their recent success.
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