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Growling Tigresses survive UP to clinch 3x3 bronze

1 min read — CJ Maglupay led the scorers with seven points and eight rebounds, while Kent Pastrana tallied five markers and three boards.

Published 2 days ago on May 05, 2025

by Kurt Andre Trinidad

(Photo by Josh Hocate/TomasinoWeb)

The University of Tomas Growling Tigresses narrowly escaped the University of the Philippines Lady Maroons, 15-14, to snag a bronze medal in the UAAP Season 87 women’s 3×3 basketball tournament on Sunday, May 4, at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay.

The 7-0 Tigresses fell short of defending their crown against national standout Kacey Dela Rosa and the Ateneo De Manila University in the semis, 10-14.

CJ Maglupay led the scorers with seven points and eight rebounds, while Kent Pastrana tallied five markers and three boards.

UST found themselves trailing at the halfway point of the match, 8-10.

Maglupay led the 4-0 blitz to put them ahead with three minutes remaining, 12-10

Louna Ozar responded with a two-pointer to level with two minutes remaining, 13-13.

Pastrana played a pivotal role in the end game with two crucial points and a block in the final possession to ice the game, 15-14.

Ozar led the scorers for UP with five points and three assists.

Karylle Sierba nabbed the Rookie of the Year award.

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Kurt Andre Trinidad

Sports Writer

Kurt Andre Trinidad is a sports writer for TomasinoWeb and a journalism student from the Faculty of Arts and Letters. His love for the game started when he was seven, watching basketball, UAAP (already supporting UST), and Formula 1. In the pandemic, he also gained more interest in other sports particularly volleyball, baseball, and football. Besides writing, he works in the mornings, and attends classes in BGPOP until almost midnight. After all that, all he can say is: "Anything's possible," by Kevin Garnett. His ultimate goal is to be part of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, but as a sports writer.