B-ball women teams shoot their shot for championships

by SHANNON LIBO-ON

HEAD-ON Tigers and Phoenix compete for the score during the women’s basketball competition, University Gymnasium.

◘ photo by LESEL EREXIMA.

To take home the trophy and advance to the final competition, all six colleges raised their colors and brought out their college mascots as they remained relentless and persistent during the women’s basketball competition held at the University Gymnasium, Apr. 18-20.

During the opening day of sportsfest, the Lady Tigers defeated the Lady Serpents with a 67-13 in their first basketball match. After winning the game, the Lady Tigers’ passion to win the championship title burned brighter.

“In terms of improvement, we [my teammates and I] would like to improve the team’s discipline and [to have] our game aimed towards winning not just out of luck but because we worked hard for it,” Lady Tiger’s team Captain Audrey Pagkalinawan said.

Following their setback, the Lady Serpents made amends on the second day by outscoring the Lady Phoenixes 40-3 and securing their victory.

“I am thankful to my teammates for their discipline, cooperation, and the trust that they have put to the whole group,” Lady Serpent’s Team Captain Jeneveve Dolorosa said.

Meanwhile, on the second day of competition, the Lady Dragons defeated the Lady Griffins through a series of solid shots winning the match with a score of 48-29.

“The lessons that I learned during the game is to remain humble and to be friendly, even to your rivals,” Dragons’ team player Chrystal Mae Muyco said.

On the third day of the competition, the Lady Griffins, restituted themselves after putting down the Lady Serpents with a score of 32-21.

“We will work hard and although we lacked communication in this game, we will correct all our errors and do our best in the next game,” Lady Griffins Team Captain Christyn Beth Villaruz said.

Moreover, the winning teams will be competing in the semi-finals on Apr. 22.