Rising from adversity and soaring to new heights, Tantoy Ferrer’s triumphant return to the basketball court has solidified her status as a beacon of resilience and leadership for the UST Tigresses.
For her effort, Ferrer was feted by the Collegiate Press Corps as the UAAP Women’s Players of the Week for October 22-29.
Ferrer continues to shine after fully recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament tear that sidelined her for Season 85.
UST exacted revenge for their first round loss against the UP Fighting Maroons, with Ferrer scoring a crucial three-point play that helped the team hike its advantage to nine, just before the two-minute warning.
The margin was enough as the Tigresses nipped the Maroons, 74-72, with Ferrer putting in 19 points, nine rebounds, four assists, two steals, and a block.
Meanwhile, the Haydee Ong-mentored squad blew out the De La Salle Lady Archers, 93-67, with Ferrer delivering 10 points, nine rebounds, four assists and a steal.
With averages of 14.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.5 steals, Ferrer beat out teammate and reigning Player of the Week Kent Pastrana, NU’s Tin Cayabyab, and Ateneo’s Kacey Dela Rosa.
“Iniisip ko na hindi ako pwedeng mawawala kasi isa ako sa inaasahan nina coach na mag-lead sa team at maganda na bumalik ako,” remarked Ferrer.
“Wala akong magagawa sa stats kung hindi sa mga coaches and teammates ko na nagtitiwala sa akin.”
