MANILA -- National University waxed hot from long distance en route to a 95-63 victory over Far Eastern University in the UAAP Season 88 women's basketball tournament, Wednesday evening at the Mall of Asia Arena.
The Lady Bulldogs knocked down 12 of their 22 attempts from beyond the arc as they extended their winning streak to 10 games.
At 11-1, they are in second place behind unbeaten University of Santo Tomas (11-0). The defending champions will close out their elimination round schedule against cellar-dwelling University of Santo Tomas and UST.
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Tin Cayabyab led the charge with 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting, adding 10 rebounds, three assists, and a steal.
Tin Cayabyab of NU puts up a shot against FEU in the UAAP Season 88 women's basketball tournament, November 12, 2025 at the Mall of Asia Arena. UAAP Media
"I always tell them na not to settle for threes, but again, if it's available and wide open, welcome naman namin 'yon. Good thing na lang na pumasok yung mga tira namin. We shot a good percentage on just 22 attempts, so we're happy with that development," NU head coach DA Olan said.
The Lady Bulldogs also moved the ball efficiently, finishing with 26 assists.
FEU stayed within striking distance in the second quarter, trailing just 23-20, before NU unleashed a 23-6 run — highlighted by back-to-back layups from Marylene Solis and Angel Surada — to seize a commanding 46-26 lead.
The Lady Bulldogs carried that momentum into the third quarter, opening with four consecutive triples from Marga Villanueva, Aloha Betanio, and Xyza Pring, eventually building an insurmountable 73-44 advantage heading into the final period.
Ann Pingol submitted another all-around performance with 11 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, two steals and two blocks. Betanio added 11 points on three triples, six rebounds, and three assists, while Dindy Medina went perfect from the field with 11 points on 3-of-3 shooting, two rebounds, and two steals.
NU aims for its 11th straight win against UE this Saturday, November 15, at the SMART Araneta Coliseum.
The loss, meanwhile, was a major blow to FEU's Final Four hopes. The Lady Tamaraws dropped to a tie for fifth with Adamson University, both holding identical 4-7 records.
Amyah Espanol struggled, scoring 13 points on 4-of-13 shooting but contributed four rebounds, four assists, and three steals, while MJ Manguiat finished with 10 points, three rebounds, and two assists.
FEU will look to halt its three-game skid when it faces De La Salle University on Sunday, November 16, also at the Big Dome.
The Scores:
NU (95) - Cayabyab 22, Pingol 11, Betanio 11, D. Medina 11, Surada 10, Solis 10, Villanueva 6, Pring 6, Ico 4, Garcia 2, Alterado 2, Canindo 0, S. Medina 0.
FEU (63) - Espanol 13, Manguiat 10, Abatayo 9, Ong 8, Pasilang 6, Villanueva 6, Salvani 4, Nagma 4, Patio 2, Casais 1, Lopez 0, Dela Torre 0.
Quarterscores: 23-15, 51-32, 73-44, 95-63.