UST's Kent Pastrana in action against UE in the UAAP Season 88 women's basketball tournament, November 12, 2025 at the Mall of Asia Arena. UAAP Media
MANILA -- Kent Pastrana torched the University of the East in a career performance, lifting University of Santo Tomas to a commanding 125-50 win in the UAAP Season 88 women's basketball tournament on Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Pastrana dropped 35 points against the Lady Warriors, making 13 of her 21 field goals while adding 12 rebounds, five steals, two assists, and one block in under 19 minutes of playing time.
Behind their veteran star's sensational outing, the Growling Tigresses improved to a perfect 11-0 and secured at least a playoff for a twice-to-beat advantage in the Final 4.
"I am so happy sa performance ko today. 'Yon lang din sinasabi ko palagi sa sarili ko na bibigay ko lahat ng makakaya ko sa team para manalo every game and of course, as a leader, I'll do my best palagi para makatulong sa teammates and coaches ko," said Pastrana, who was a plus-50 during her time on the floor.
UST has won its games by an average margin of 37 points per contest. Their 125 points against UE is the highest scoring output in UAAP women's basketball since NU's 131-47 win over the Lady Warriors on October 2, 2022.
They will conclude their elimination round schedule against Ateneo de Manila University, defending champion National University, and Far Eastern University.
UST set the tone early, scoring 33 first-quarter points before sending UE into a 41-point, 70-29 halftime deficit, as the Lady Warriors struggled with just 7-of-21 shooting in the first two quarters.
The Growling Tigresses maintained control in the third quarter, with Pastrana erupting for 17 of UST's 27 points while holding UE to just nine, building a commanding 97-38 cushion entering the final frame.
Powered by six double-digit scorers, UST dominated all facets of the game, totaling 58 rebounds, 36 assists from 46 made field goals, and 22 steals.
Nigerian center Oma Onianwa contributed 12 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block, while Rachelle Ambos added 11 points on 4-of-6 shooting, along with seven rebounds, three assists, and one steal.
Coi Danganan also scored 11 points with six rebounds, three steals, and two assists, while Karylle Sierba chipped in 11 points, including three triples.
UST aims to secure the first twice-to-beat advantage when it faces Ateneo on Saturday, November 15, at the SMART Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
Meanwhile, the loss extended UE's skid to 22 straight games dating back to the first round of Season 87.
Syril Oñate paced the Lady Warriors with 20 points, five rebounds, and one steal, while Rachel Lacayanga added 18 points, five steals, four rebounds, and two assists.
UE will look for a breakthrough win against the Lady Bulldogs on the same date and venue.
The Scores:
UST (125) - Pastrana 35, Onianwa 12, Ambos 11, C. Danganan 11, Sierba 11, Santos 10, McAlary 6, K. Danganan 6, Soriano 5, Bron 5, Maglupay 5, Pineda 4, Pescador 2, Serrano 2, Dajao 0.
UE (50) - Oñate 20, Lacayanga 18, Yañez 4, Gomez 3, Lumibao 3, Salise 2, Ronquillo 0, Trinidad 0, Buscar 0, Lituania 0, Dalguntas 0, Gullim 0, Solomon 0.
Quarterscores: 33-15, 70-29, 97-38, 125-50.