This streak of UST Growling Tigresses went on a, well, streak in UAAP Season 87 women's basketball.
The UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball tournament continued this week, with University of Santo Tomas (UST) securing another crucial victory to keep their winning streak alive, while Adamson University (AdU) made a strong statement with a resounding win over De La Salle University (DLSU).
NU Lady Bulldogs (8-0)
No games for the undefeated NU Lady Bulldogs in the past week. They will face the Lady Red Warriors on Saturday.
UST Growling Tigresses (8-1)
UST improved to 8-1 after a hard-fought four-point victory against Ateneo de Manila University at their home court. The Growling Tigresses have been on a tear in recent weeks, riding the momentum with five straight wins as they solidify their standing as one of the top contenders for a Final Four spot.
With their eighth win of the season, UST is keeping pace with the still-undefeated National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs, who currently sit at 8-0 after a perfect first round.
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Adamson Lady Falcons (6-3)
Meanwhile, AdU bounced back from a tough loss last week with a commanding 23-point victory over DLSU, improving its record to 6-3.
The Lady Falcons' dominant performance underscored their Final Four aspirations as they aim to secure a spot in the postseason.
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Ateneo Blue Eagles (4-5)
On the other hand, Ateneo fell to 4-5 following the loss to UST.
UP Fighting Maroons (3-5)
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons had no game in the past week. They will next take on the Lady Falcons on Sunday.
FEU Lady Tamaraws (2-6)
The Far Eastern University (FEU) had no game in the past week. The Lady Tamaraws will face the Growling Tigers on Sunday.
DLSU Lady Archers (2-7)
DLSU dropped to 2-7 after the defeat to AdU. The Lady Archers are struggling to find consistency as they navigate through the challenging second round of the season.
UE Lady Red Warriors (1-7)
The University of the East (UE) had no games this week unchanged at 1-7. The Lady Red Warriors will tackle the undefeated Lady Bulldogs on Saturday.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes are on UST’s growing momentum and NU’s unbeaten streak as the competition for Final Four spots heats up.
(With reports from Inna Mina, One Sports Digital)
[Editor's note: This article was generated by a member of the One Sports Digital team using AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]