UE romps to fourth straight win in Dickies Cup

MANILA, Philippines – University of the East streaked to its fourth straight win by edging Far Eastern University, 68-66, and clinching the fourth and last twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinal round of the Smart-PCABL (Pilipinas Chinese Amateur Basketball League) Dickies Women’s Cup held recently at the RTU gym in Manila.

In a tight and exciting duel, the Lady Warriors proved steadier than their University Belt neighbors as Ruth Tacula took matters into her own hands, scoring seven of the team’s 10 points in the final frame.

The three other points by UE were registered by Eunique Chan who eventually finished with 23 points. Tacula added 15 while Nicole Mendina and Lovejoy Sto. Domingo combined for 23 markers.

Meantime, reigning UAAP titlist National University chalked up its sixth straight win with an 87-66 win over Adamson-Mighty Sports in the tournament also sponsored by Advanced Solution Inc., Powerhouse, CW Home Depot, Dickies Underwear, Hapee Toothpaste and Jumbo Plastic Linoleum.

Afril Bernardino scattered 16 points aside from posting 13 boards, five assists and three steals for NU which also drew big games from Gemma Miranda (15 points) and Trixie Antiquerra (12 points).

La Salle and Blackwater forged a three-way tie for second to fourth places with UE by besting their respective rivals.

The Lady Archers weathered off Centro Escolar University’s spirited comeback for a 65-62 win while Blackwater trounced RTU, 107-73.