CKSC, UST bag BEST women’s crowns

MANILA, Philippines — Chiang Kai Shek College (CKSC) and University of Santo Tomas (UST) fashioned out a pair of lopsided victories to rule their respective divisions at the close of the 2019 season of the Basketball Efficiency and Scientific Training (BEST) Center Women’s basketball tournament at Xavier School in San Juan City recently.

CKSC topped the 18-under competitive division by beating University of Perpetual Help System Delta, 77-48 while UST crushed San Beda College-Alabang, 64-54, to clinch the 25-under division diadem.

Kristine Cayabyab of CKSC and UST’s Christine Jazz Ungui later bagged the Most Valuable Player trophies in their respective divisions.

Cayabyab, 5-foot-7 power forward and currently at Grade 12, tallied 20 points to lift her side past the Altas, while 5-foot-3 guard and freshman Ungui racked up 15 markers for the Tigresses.

Meanwhile, Rich Golden Shower Montessori Center (RGSMC) likewise came away with a 56-42 rout of Escuela de Sophia of Caloocan to nail the 18-under division crown.

Diminutive playmaker and MVP Princess Mae Alabata provided the spark as she chipped in six crucial points.

“We are seeing the growth of the program as the number of participating schools increases each year,” said Nic Jorge, a former national team head coach and founder of the Milo BEST Center.