UST Tigresses, Cubs trip foes
MANILA, Philippiines — Flexing their muscles early, University of Santo Tomas’ women’s and juniors squads posted contrasting wins Wednesday at the start of the Filoil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup at Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.
The Lady Tigresses overwhelmed the Centro Escolar University Lady Scorpions, 73-57, in the women’s division of the tournament.
The Tiger Cubs made it a twin kill by slipping past the University of the Philippines Junior Maroons, 91-86.
Nicole Luna and Vince Ferrer, younger brother of current Growling Tigers’ star Kevin, scored 19 and 13 points, respectively, to fuel the Tiger Cubs while spoiling the 27-point performance of UP stalwart Enzo Barraquias.
Kristine Siapoc drilled in eight of 12 three-pointers as the Tigresses pulled away early. The Tigresses zoomed to a 25-11 lead as Siapoc buried all of her five attempts from the three point line.
Jhen Angeles added 10 points for rookie-laden UST. With a report from Xavier Villaluz
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