University of Santo Tomas picked up its second consecutive win in the UAAP Season 84 women’s volleyball tournament after sweeping University of the East, 25-16, 25-22, 25-20, Saturday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Eya Laure was once again a force, converting 16 attacks for 18 points. She also had 11 excellent receptions and nine digs to lead UST’s strong start to the season.
The Golden Tigresses converted a block point on Apple Lingay before Ysa Jimenez fired a spike off a combination play. That put the exclamation mark in the third set and help UST nab its second consecutive win.
“Full control naman kami sa laro bukod doon sa outside hitter nila na ‘di ma-control kasi ginawa kaming billiards table, ginawa kaming pabandahan nung spiker nila,” quipped Golden Tigresses head coach Kungfu Reyes, referring to Janeca Lana.
“Yung adjustment, may nakukuha kami pero yun nga mas marami yung lumulusot na atake nila sa outside area. Yun yung kailangan naming i-adjust sa mga susunod na laro,” he added.
Camille Victoria continued to step up for the Golden Tigresses, coming up with 13 points while Jimenez and Kecelyn Galdones each had seven markers. Mafe Galanza tossed 14 excellent sets in the win as Bernadette Pepito collected 12 excellent digs.
UST missed the services of middle blocker Imee Hernandez after injuring her right ankle during the first set of the team’s debut win against Far Eastern University.
Lana scored 17 points laced with 11 excellent receptions to pace UE, who now dropped to 0-2. Lingay added 12 points and nine excellent digs, while Jhudielle Quizon only had nine excellent sets.
UST will face fellow undefeated squad UP on Tuesday at 10:00 AM. Meanwhile, UE looks to break into the win column against FEU at 12:00 PM on the same day.
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