The UST Growling Tigresses celebrate during their game against UP in the UAAP Season 88 women's basketball tournament, November 5, 2025 at the Mall of Asia Arena. UAAP Media
MANILA -- University of Santo Tomas cruised to a 10th consecutive victory in the UAAP Season 88 women's basketball tournament after an impressive 104-54 rout of the University of the Philippines, Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
The still unbeaten Growling Tigresses have won their games by an average margin of 32.8 points.
The Tigresses dominated from the start, opening with a 31-9 first quarter and extending their lead to 28 points by halftime, 55-27.
UST's advantage peaked midway through the fourth quarter on a Breanna Pineda deuce, building a 53-point margin, 98-45.
"Same pa rin ang mentality namin ng mga girls. Take it one game at a time pa rin at to be consistent and to improve each and every game. Of course, mabigat 'yung last two games namin Ateneo and NU pero Sunday against FEU so we'll prepare against them," said UST head coach Haydee Ong.
Kent Pastrana led the rout with 25 points, five rebounds, three assists, three steals, and a block, finishing with a game-high plus-48 in just 20 minutes and 19 seconds on the floor.
"I think this is the best game of Kent. Plus-48 efficiency in 20 minutes and 25 points, so I hope she can keep up those magical numbers," said Ong.
Rachelle Ambos added 19 points and nine rebounds, while Oma Onianwa contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds, recording a game-best plus-51 in 20 minutes and 13 seconds of play.
The defeat marked UP's eighth consecutive loss after opening the season with back-to-back wins, dropping them to 2-8. Despite this, the Fighting Maroons still have a fighting chance, with Adamson, De La Salle, and Far Eastern University all tied at 4-6 in the standings.
UST will aim for its 11th win on Sunday against Far Eastern University at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Camille Nolasco led UP with 17 points and four rebounds, while Achrissa Maw contributed 10 points, five rebounds, three steals, and two blocks.
Last season's Mythical Team member, Louna Ozar, struggled again, shooting 2-of-13 from the field for six points, along with five rebounds, four assists, and two steals, while committing five turnovers.
UP seeks to end its eight-game skid on Saturday against winless University of the East at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.
The Scores:
UST (104) - Pastrana 25, Ambos 19, Onianwa 11, Sierba 9, Pineda 8, Bron 7, Santos 6, N. Danganan 6, Pescador 4, McAlary 3, Soriano 2, Serrano 2, Dajao 2, Relliquette 0, E. Danganan 0.
UP (54) - Nolasco 17, Maw 10, Ozar 6, Cunanan 6, Mendoza 5, Castro 5, Vingno 2, Mejasco 2, Tapawan 1, Barba 0, Solitario 0, Santos 0, Evangelista 0.
Quarterscores: 31-9, 55-27, 86-39, 104-54.