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UST, Perlas kick off WMPBL inaugural tilt
The Women's Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (WMPBL) is set to make history as it tips off its inaugural tournament today at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion Arena.
The opening game features a clash between the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses and Discovery Perlas at 4 p.m.
The UST Growling Tigresses, fresh off their runner-up finish in the UAAP Season 86, aim to make a strong debut and provide a fitting send-off for their senior player, Tacky Tacatac.
Discovery Perlas, composed of veteran players, presents a significant challenge to the UST team.
The opening schedule includes two more games: the PSP Gymers versus the Imus Sis-VBL Lady Magdalo at 6 p.m., and the Cavite-Tol Patriots against the New Zealand-Bluefire Valkyries at 8 p.m.
Admission to all games is free.
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