UAAP: UP ends Final Four drought, UST also makes cut in women’s basketball

MANILA, Philippines --- University of the Philippines and University of Santo Tomas booked their tickets to the Final Four after separate blowout wins in the UAAP Season 86 women's basketball tournament on Wednesday at Mall of Asia Arena. UP finally broke through after a 15-year Final Four dry spell following a 70-55 romp of Far Eastern University, solidifying its spot in second place with an improved 9-2 record. Kaye Pesquera led the collective effort of the Fighting Maroons with 17 points, seven rebounds, and three steals, while Christie Bariquit, Achrissa Maw, and Rizza Lozada had 11 points each. "Our goal this year is to reach the Final Four. My happiness is short-lived ...

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