University of the Philippines continues its hot start in the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Basketball Tournament.
The Fighting Maroons outlasted University of Sto. Tomas in overtime, 73-69, Saturday afternoon at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Tied at 66, Pesquera hit a triple to create a much-needed 69-66 lead with 2:21 remaining in the extra five minutes. Before that, down by one late in the final frame, Rhea Sanchez put up a triple to overtake the Golden Tigresses, 59-57, with still 3:33 left in regulation.
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