THE UST Softbelles outlasted the University of the Philippines (UP), 8-6, in the UAAP softball tournament at the Rizal Memorial Stadium last Dec. 12.
Jocelyn Ungsod hit three RBI (Runs Batted In) in the first two innings as the Softbelles built an early 6-0 lead.
UP sluggers tallied three straight runs in the third frame courtesy of Denise Cruz, Alex Zuluaga, and Hashimoto to narrow the gap, 5-6.
But UST outfielders Kristine Lacupa and Francine Areglado scored two runs in the fourth and fifth innings, respectively, to ensure the victory for the Softbelles, who now have a 2-1 win-loss card.
“We had a one big inning at the start of the game. The players delivered well,” said coach Sandy Barredo.
UST demolished the Ateneo de Manila University, 8-1, in their Dec. 5 opening day match, but the Softbelles bowed down to the National University, 4-6, last Dec. 8. Carla Patricia S. Perez
