Three games down, ladies keep coming up. The women's basketball tournament in UAAP Season 86 continued on Sunday with another action-packed quadruple-header that saw the Ateneo Blue Eagles, UST Growling Tigresses, FEU Tamaraws, and UP Fighting Maroons going home with Ws.
There were a handful of impressive performances, even from the losing squads, but only five could make it to the list. Don't @ us. You can @ them. Because they were great.
5. Jaina del Prado - FEU Tamaraws
With main gun Josee Kaputu saddled with foul trouble, one had to step up for the Tamaraw against the UE Lady Warriors. Del Prado answered the call. She led a fourth quarter surge to steal the win, 63-53, finishing with a game-high 13 points and adding six rebounds. FEU improved to 2-1.
4. Jhazmin Joson - Ateneo Blue Eagles
Joson's recent stints with Gilas Pilipinas Women have absolutely done wonders for her game. She helped the Blue Eagles beat the Adamson Lady Falcons, 69-59. She tallied impressive all-around numbers of 12 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, and two steals. What a talent!
3. Ana Tacatac - UST Growling Tigers
The Growling Tigresses look more legit each game. They obliterated the De La Salle Lady Archers, 91-57, for their third straight win. This time, it was Ana Tacatac who starred for the squad. She had 25 points, with 17 coming in the first half to set the tone early. They never looked back.
2. Favour Onoh - UP Fighting Maroons
In arguably the biggest upset of the early season, the Fighting Maroons escaped the four-peat-seeking NU Lady Bulldogs, 72-69. Onoh was oh yes for UP throughout the game with her activity and energy. The Nigeria native put up 18 points, 15 boards, four rejections, and four takeaways.
1. Kacey dela Rosa - Ateneo Blue Eagles
Dela Rosa woke up feeling dangerous on Sunday. She did the heavy lifting for Ateneo in their victory over Adamson. Her numbers: 28 points, 10 rebounds, four steals, and three blocks. No wonder coach LA Mumar has compared her to NBA great Shaquille O'Neal. With way better shooting.