Tigresses face dangerous Scorpions, aim to stay clean

University of Santo Tomas (UST) 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 today at Enderun Gym.

UST (2-0) faces Centro Escolar University (1-2) at 6 p.m., as it looks to pick up where it left off against the Lady Scorpions in the tournament backed by Manny Pacquiao, Senator Francis Tolentino and the MPBL Partylist.

Kent Pastrana and standout rookie Karylle Sierba are once again expected to lead the charge for the former University Athletic Association of the Philippines 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 5 February, look to vent their ire against a Patriots side that was coming off its first win after three tries.