Ateneo's Jada Bicierro celebrates after scoring against UST in the UAAP Season 88 women's football tournament, October 4, 2025 at the UP Diliman Football Field in Quezon City. UAAP Media
MANILA -- Ateneo de Manila University scored a crucial 1-1 draw against University of Santo Tomas in the UAAP Season 88 women's football tournament, Saturday at the UP Diliman Football Field in Quezon City.
Jada Bicierro delivered once more for the Blue Eagles, finding the back of the net in the 79th minute to level the score and deny the Lady Booters a full three-points.
It was a well-earned finish for Bicierro—her third goal of the season—as the former national futsal team standout consistently tested the UST defense with dangerous attempts from the opening whistle.
"Jada is always a game changer," said Ateneo coach Bob Manlulo. "I guess we rose up to the challenge. I told the players that for us to win or even draw against UST, we have to level up with their physical game.
"So I think the players did their job. They basically had fun rising up to the challenges," he added.
UST drew first blood in the 59th minute through Christy Logastua, who calmly slotted the ball into the net after Ateneo goalkeeper Chelssy Casals was caught off her line.
The Lady Booters nearly reclaimed the lead in the 82nd minute when substitute Jillian Jalnaz attempted to score a late winner, but she could not convert as the two sides ultimately shared the spoils at full time.
Both teams wrapped up the first round with four points apiece.
UST stayed in third place with a -1 goal difference, while Ateneo settled for fourth with -4.