The University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses eliminated the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons from the Final Four contention.
With the Fighting Maroons’ loss, the Golden Tigresses, the De La Salle University Lady Spikers, and the Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws are already assured of their spots in the Final Four.
The Lady Spikers also withstood the Adamson University Lady Falcons to keep their chance at having a twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four alive.
Currently, the National University Lady Bulldogs are still on top of the standings with an 11-2 win-loss record, while the Golden Tigresses and the Lady Spikers are tied with an identical 9-4 record. The Lady Tamaraws are in the fourth spot with an 8-5 win-loss record.
Here’s everything you missed from yesterday’s games of the UAAP Season 87 Women’s Volleyball Tournament.
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The De La Salle University Lady Spikers limited their errors to just 19 in their hard-fought 25-19, 21-25, 22-25, 25-18, 15-4 victory against Adamson University Lady Falcons. In comparison, the San Marcelino-based squad committed 26 errors.
Angel Canino once again led the Lady Spikers with 22 points in 20 attacks, while Shevana Laput contributed 21 points in 16 attacks, three aces, and two blocks. Amie Provido added 14 points.
For the side of the Lady Falcons, Shaina Nitura exploded for 35 points in 33 attacks, a block, and an ace, while Frances Mordi contributed 14 points in 10 attacks, three blocks, and an ace.
After the game, Lady Spikers assistant coach Noel Orcullo applauded his team for their efforts to stop Nitura in the fifth set. He said, “‘Yung paalala lang namin sa mga bata nung fifth set ay kung sino may gusto nito [at] kung sino may gustong manalo nung fifth set, ‘yun ‘yon. Ginusto ng mga bata, gumalaw sila, umiral ‘yung kagustuhan manalo, kaya ayun, medyo napigilan na si Nitura kasi nabasa naman na nila kung ano ginagawa.”
The De La Salle University will end their elimination round against the Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws on Saturday, April 26, at 3 pm. Meanwhile, Adamson University will finish its season against the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons on Sunday, April 27, at 1 pm.
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Em Banagua of the University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses recorded eight kill blocks in the team’s 25-20, 25-21, 25-18 victory against the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons.
Banagua scored a total of 12 points in four attacks and eight blocks. Angge Poyos once again led the team with 19 points in 18 attacks, while Regina Jurado contributed 13 points.
For the Fighting Maroons, Niña Ytang was the lone bright spot with 16 points in 13 attacks and three blocks. Kianne Olango, Joan Monares, and Kassandra Doering contributed seven points apiece.
After the victory, Golden Tigresses head coach Kungfu Reyes said that the team remained focused on their ultimate goal which is the championship. He said, “Every year, minsan nag-iiba na ‘yung players namin kasi come-and-go itong mga ito, pero ‘yung sistema nandiyan. We just keep pushing at hindi kami tumitigil to reach that ultimate goal ng team. ‘Yun naman talaga ‘yung main goal namin, pero ang importante sa amin ay we do better every game.”
The University of Santo Tomas will end their elimination round against the National University Lady Bulldogs on Sunday, April 27, at 5 pm. Earlier that day, the University of the Philippines will finish their season against the Adamson University Lady Falcons at 1 pm.
