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.
Article continues after this advertisementNicole 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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