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Tigresses bare fangs, crush Lady Scorpions by 72
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses defeated the Centro Escolar University (CEU) Lady Scorpions, 105-33, in the Women's Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (WMPBL) Invitational Tournament.
This 72-point victory marks the largest winning margin in the tournament's history and extended UST's winning streak to 3-0.
Kent Pastrana led UST with 22 points and seven assists, while Oma Onianwa achieved a double-double with 16 points and 16 rebounds, along with four steals and four blocks.
Rookie Gin Relliquette contributed 14 points and five assists, and Ayesha Pescador scored 12 points in only seven minutes.
Former UAAP MVP Eka Soriano and Karylle Sierba also scored in double figures for UST with 11 and 10 points, respectively.
Despite a three-week break, UST displayed no signs of rust, with six players reaching double-digit scoring.
The Tigresses led by as many as 73 points in the game.
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