De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Archers held a tight grip on the second spot after trouncing the University of the Philippines (UP) Lady Maroons, 65-48, in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) women’s basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Saturday.

Khate Castillo poured in 22 points while Snow Peñaranda added 13 points and 10 rebounds as La Salle move within a win of clinching the No. 2 University of the East, behind Ruthlaine Tacula’s 19 points, bested Adamson University, 66-55, in the other match to keep its slim hopes alive for the twice-to-beat semis incentive.

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