Tag: June 25

THE UST Tigresses capped their Filoil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup campaign at third place after surviving the Centro Escolar University (CEU), 68-67, at The Arena in San Juan last June 7.

Janine Ong steered the Tigresses with 19 points, 15 of which came from three-pointers, while team captain Marian Mejia and center Maica Cortes combined for 31 markers and 21 rebounds.

Ybur Mendoza paced the Lady Scorpions with 21 points.

With five minutes left to play, Mejia converted on an and-one basket to give the Tigresses a 56-52 lead after the Lady Scorpions committed two consecutive turnovers.