UAAP: UST Tigresses open title defense with whipping of UE

MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas started its title defense in the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball tournament with a dominant 86-44 victory over University of the East Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

In her collegiate debut, Karylle Sierba, a product of the UST High School program, led the Growling Tigresses with 18 points…