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UAAP: UST women crush Adamson, stay unbeaten in women's hoops
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses maintained their undefeated streak in the UAAP Season 88 women's basketball tournament, securing their sixth straight win by demolishing Adamson University with a score of 79-55.
Despite a slow start and trailing by 10 points in the first quarter, UST found their rhythm in the second half, outscoring Adamson 29-11 in the pivotal third period.
Key players Karylle Sierba and Eka Soriano, along with Rachel Ambos, led the charge in the second half, igniting a 19-6 run that gave UST a commanding lead.
Head coach Haydee Ong credited the team's improved effort and defensive execution in the second half for the comeback victory.
With this win, UST now stands at a 6-0 record and is on the brink of completing a first-round sweep in the tournament.
Notable individual performances included Sierba's offensive burst and contributions from sophomore guard Karylle Sierba and senior floor general Eka Soriano.
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