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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