Aggie Bulls edged past Tigers for basketball women title

By Reina Margaret Gwynette T. Villamor

On March 3, the Aggie Bulls and ArtScies Tigers faced off for the women’s basketball championship at the XU Gymnasium. It was a tight game, but the Bulls ultimately emerged victorious with a one-point lead, 37-36.

Bull power forward Karmylle Caingcoy started the game with two points for the Bulls. The Tigers were quick to catch up after small forward Elaiza

Nicole Pajigal extended their lead 7-4, but the Bulls recovered after Caingcoy and point guard Hailie Jade Acuzar scored two consecutive shots.

The Bulls continued to lead the second and third quarter, with the Tigers hot on their tails. Bull Caingcoy and Tiger Pajigal both scored basket after basket. By the fourth quarter, the Bulls were up by 17 points as Caingcoy dominated the court, scoring against a two-man block and landing a three-pointer.

However, the Tigers were not deterred. They caught up quickly, thanks in part to the Bulls’ frequent personal fouls. Pajigal, in particular, was unstoppable at the free-throw line, never missing a shot. With just ten seconds left on the clock, Pajigal secured two more free throws, bringing the Tigers to within one point of the Bulls. However, the Bulls held strong on defense, ending the game with a final score of 37-36.

A close match, both Bulls and Tigers displayed camaraderie and teamwork. For Acuzar, their team relied on trust and hard work. “Nag trust jud mi sa each other para maka make mi og play nga chada then [sic] thankful gihapon ko sa akong mga teammates kay gibuhat jud nila tanan.”

For Aggie Bull team captain Mary Grace Talines, securing the gold for their college was not an easy feat since there were a lot of competent players from the different teams. “Pero confident ko sa fact nga grabe pud among hard work para maka reach sa championship and happy kaayo mi kay finally nakuha namo ang championship title after so many years.”C