UAAP women’s hoops: UST claims solo 2nd, La Salle stops skid

University of Santo Tomas took sole possession of the second seed early in the UAAP Season 80 women’s basketball tournament after stopping Far Eastern University, 73-67, Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena.

Jem Angeles put up 21 points to pace the Golden Tigresses who improved to 3-1, half-a-game behind leader National U that holds a 3-0 card.

Anjel Aries was a reliable second option for UST as she finished with 18 points while Sai Larosa did the dirty work with a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double.

Valerie Mamaril had 21 points to lead the 2-2 Lady Tamaraws.

In the other game, De La Salle snapped its three-game losing streak after taking down University of the Philippines 76-64.

Charmaine Torres and Marga Dagdagan combined for 33 points to lead the Lady Archers against the 0-4 Lady Maroons.