Camille Clarín of NU against UE in women's baloncesto of UAAP season 87.–UAAP PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines – Undefeated leader National University demolished Universidad del Este, 103-48 to inch closer to a spot in the Ultimate 4 in the UAAP Season 87 women's baloncesto tournament on Saturday in the Mall of Asia Area.
The Woman Bulldogs without Angel Surada asserted their dominance against the Woman Warriors. The 55-point victory was NU's 28th in a row against UE and was the Woman Bulldogs' most lopsided victory since the Woman Warriors' 92-31 season 85 drubbing on Nov. 13, 2022.
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Camille Clarin stood out among the five Woman Bulldogs, who scored in double figures, after adding 16 points on 5-of-7 shooting, along with two rebounds, two assists and a steal to give NU a 9-0 record, a win by far. to secure a spot in the Ultimate 4.
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NU missed Surada due to a minor injury, but others stepped up, including Ann Pingol, who had 12 points, four rebounds, two assists and a block. Jainaba Konateh also scored 12 points and had four rebounds and a steal. Tin Caybayab added 11 points, four rebounds and four assists, while rookie Gloria Pagdulagan contributed 10 points and grabbed five rebounds.
“We never look at any team in the UAAP kung ano nila, we always respect the kung sino ang kalaban namin and we always prioritize our preparation,” NU coach Aris Dimaunahan said. “Part of the challenge in the team name is how we start the game, and today I thought our starters responded very well to the challenge.”
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“Every piece and every player is important. “They value the minutes they are given regardless of the kung ilan man 'yon and that is a statement of how committed we are as a team and also of our players, how willing they absorb and accept the roles assigned to them,” he added.
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UE continued to flounder at the bottom with a 1-8 record with Jearzy Ganade leading the team with 17 points, four rebounds and two assists while Kamba Kone had nine points, seven rebounds and one steal.
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Kacey Dela Rosa of Ateneo against La Salle in women's baloncesto UAAP Season 87.–UAAP PHOTO
Meanwhile, Ateneo snapped a three-game losing streak when Kacey Dela Rosa scored her 10th double-double to beat archrival La Salle, 70-57.
The reigning MVP, Dela Rosa, continued her dominant form with 28 points and 16 rebounds along with five steals to strengthen her hold on fourth place with a 5-5 record.
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“Yung mindset lang namin came into the game and we almost lost to La Salle in the last round, so kahit nanalo kami in the last round, siyempre inisip namin na, we have to come back stronger,” said Dela Rosa after recovering from the losses to NU twice and University. of St. Thomas… “Kailangan namin matalo ang La Salle kasi es un kaya rivalry game, this is an important victory for us.”
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In addition to Dela Rosa, Kai Oani caught fire in the second half, scoring a career-high 17 points with five 3-pointers, three rebounds, an assist and a steal. Junize Calago had nine points, seven assists, four rebounds and one steal, while Sarah Makanjoula contributed seven points, seven rebounds and three steals.
“I think we really came out medyo tentative and hindi rin kami nakapagpractice ng buo kasi binagyo rin kami. It was really more about energy and being detailed with the game plan. When we started doing that, things started going well for us,” said Ateneo coach LA Mumar.
The Woman Archers suffered their second straight loss with a 2-8 record.
Luisa San Juan led La Salle with 19 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Lee Sario contributed 11 points, six rebounds, one assist and one steal.
The scores:
First game:
NU (103) – Clarín 16, Pingol 12, Fabruada 12, Konateh 12, Cayabyab 11, Pagdulagan 10, Pring 9, Betanio 7, Solís 5, Villanueva 3, Canuto 2, Perturbado 2, Ico 2, Talas 0.
UE (48) – Ganade 17, Kone 9, Vacalares 7, Ronquillo 6, Cruz 5, Lacayanga 2, Yanez 2, Busque 0, Guillim 0, Ruiz 0, Gomez 0, Delig 0, Dalguntas 0.
Scoring quarters: 32-8, 56-25, 83-32, 103-48
Second game:
Ateneo (70) – Dela Rosa 28, Oani 17, Calago 9, Makanjoula 7, Angala 3, Villacruz 2, Batongbakal 2, Aquirre 2, Cancio 0, Nieves 0.
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DLSU (57) – San Juan 19, Sario 11, Mendoza 8, Sunga 8, Paraíso 4, Dalisay 3, Dela Paz 3, Rodríguez 1, Baecer 0, Villavacua 0.
Scoring quarters: 18-21, 31-36, 54-44, 70-57.
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