The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Junior Growling Tigresses overpowered the Akari Baby Chargers once again—this time in the semifinals—with a dominant 86-54 win in the Akari U16 Girls’ Basketball Invitational at the AYSN Sports Center, P. Tuazon on Saturday.
Five UST players scored in double figures, led by Uriel Capinpin’s 20-point performance. Rhiane Perez and team captain Noelle Arciaga chipped in 13 and 12 points, respectively, while Jesabel Anacan and Zyrene Bron added 11 each in the team’s well-balanced attack.
Cara Tiu was the lone bright spot for the Baby Chargers, finishing with 11 points.
With the win, UST remains undefeated and books a spot in the finals, eyeing the title of inaugural Akari U16 Girls’ Basketball Invitational champions. Meanwhile, Akari still has a shot at the podium as they gear up for the battle for third at the Victoria Sports Center starting at 2pm.
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