Ateneo de Manila University leaned on its graduating seniors to take a 62-46, wire-to-wire win over the hapless University of the Philippines to close out its UAAP Season 82 Women’s Basketball campaign, Wednesday at the Quadricentennial Pavilion.
Graduating Lady Eagles Katrina Guytingco and Alyssa Villamor led the way for one last time, with both making 16 points. The former hauled down 10 rebounds, while the latter scattered seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals.
“They really wanted to give their best since this is their last game. But not just Kat — everybody wanted to play well,” said first-year Ateneo head coach Kat Quimpo.
Ateneo was in full control of the contest, holding a double-digit lead for the majority of the contest.
“We weren’t really gunning for anything aside from just ending everything and leaving each other on a really good note,” said Quimpo.
Ateneo ended their campaign at sixth with a 5-9 slate.
Besides Guytingco and Villamor, Pam Payac, Zoe Chu, Nic Cancio, and Mel Newsome also played their final game for the Blue and White.
Meanwhile, UP ended its campaign with a 1-13 slate.
Pat Pesquera had 19 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, and a steal in her final game for the Lady Maroons. Rookie Rei Sanchez added 10 points and 16 rebounds.
Lulu Ordoveza also donned UP’s colors one last time.
The Scores:
ADMU 62 – Guytingco 16, Villamor 16, Yam 13, Payac 5, Chu 4, Moslares 3, Cancio 2, Newsome 2, De Dios 1, Aquisap 0, Joson 0, Villacruz 0.
UP 46 – Pesquera 19, Sanchez 10, Larrosa 7, Ordoveza 6, Gusilatar 4, De Leon 0, Gonzales 0, Hidalgo 0, Lebico 0, Lucman 0, Rivera 0, Taulava 0.
Quarterscores: 10-6, 25-17, 43-32, 62-46
