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February 18, 2025 | 12:34pm
Games Wednesday
(Enderun Gym)
4 p.m. - New Zealand-Bluefire vs FEU
6 p.m. - UST vs CEU
8 p.m. - San Juan vs Cavite-TOL
MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas returns after a three-week break, determined to secure its third consecutive victory in the 2025 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (WMPBL) Invitational Tournament Wednesday at the Enderun Gym in Taguig.
UST (2-0) faces Centro Escolar University (1-2) at 6 p.m., as the Growling Tigresses, who last played on January 29, look to pick up where they left off against the Lady Scorpions in the tournament backed by Manny Pacquiao, Sen. Francis Tolentino and MPBL Party-list.
Kent Pastrana and standout rookie Karylle Sierba are once again expected to lead the charge for the former UAAP champions as they look to remain one of only two unbeaten teams in the league, alongside Galeries Tower.
UST is aiming to secure its third consecutive win after an 82-67 triumph over Discovery Perlas and a dominant 75-32 victory over PSP.
Over at the other side, the Lady Scorpions head into the match-up coming off a gutsy 68-65 win over EZ Jersey. CEU will lean on the 1-2 punch of Claire Tapinit and Diana Defeles as they look to sustain their momentum and make it two-straight victories.
Earlier in the day, New Zealand-Bluefire will open the triple-header against Far Eastern University at 4.p.m.
The Valkyries, led by Snow Peñaranda, look to make it three victories in a row to improve their standings to 4-1, while the Lady Tamaraws (1-2) will try to rebound after a tough 61-76 defeat against Philippine Navy.
In the nightcap, San Juan looks to bounce back against the Luisa San Juan-led Cavite-TOL at 8 p.m.
The Lady Knights (2-1), who suffered their first loss against Pilipinas Aguilas last February 5, look to vent their ire against a Patriots side that was coming off its first win after three tries.
Games in this league — supported by Uratex, Discovery Suites, Red Dynasty, Gotobox, Gerry’s Grill, Prettiest, Team Graphitee, Evo Performance Helmets, Ryzen Helmets, Katinko, Dorayd, Sogo Hotel, Global Bosny Manufacturing and Bavin — will air live on IBC 13 and stream via the league’s official Facebook page and YouTube channel.
