MANILA, Nov. 24 -- University of Santo Tomas moved to within a win of gaining an outright finals berth after whipping National University, 105-85, Sunday night in the UAAP Season 88 women's basketball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Kent Pastrana finished with 26 points, including 21 in the first half, where the Growling Tigresses posted a 56-46 advantage.

Pastrana joined hands with Coi Danganan, Eka Soriano, and Brigette Santos as UST padded its lead to 83-63 in the third quarter.

"My mindset today is that I will do my best. We all just did our best," said Pastrana, who also had seven rebounds, two assists, and one block.

UST will go for a sweep of the elimination round on Wednesday against Far Eastern University at the Smar...