University of Batangas and the Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas crowned themselves as the women’s and men’s champions, respectively, in the 1st PG Flex-Universities and Colleges Athletic League (UCAL) Volleyball Tournament after defeating their respective rivals on Monday at the UB gym in Batangas City.
The UB Lady Brahmans claimed the title by defeating their elimination round tormentor, Lyceum of the Philippines-Batangas, 25-17, 25-21, 21-25, 25-19, in their one-game face-off, thanks to Lovely Hernandez, who contributed 17 points with 15 attacks, 1 block, and a service ace.
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Meanwhile, the top-seeded PCU-D Dolphins made their title win very special by completing an 8-game sweep with a thrilling 25-21, 27-25, 25-23 victory over the Pirates in their one-game title clash.
Power-hitter David Honra shone the brightest for the Dolphins, scoring 23 points with 18 attacks and five service aces, including momentum-changing spikes in the second set that extended the game.
Honra and Maron Alfiler also played crucial roles in bailing PCU-D out of trouble in the third set, as the Pirates refused to give up the contest without a fight.
Overall, the Brahmans finished the tournament, also presented by Angel’s Pizza through its managing partner Ace Azarraga, with a 7-1 record.
Newcomer Philippine Women’s University consoled itself by finishing third on the women’s side after a gallant effort against PCU-D, 25-23, 22-25, 16-25, 25-22, 15-8.
UB secured the bronze in the men’s division by defeating Centro Escolar University, 25-19, 25-13, 25-18.
Up next for the fastest-growing league are the men’s basketball 3×3 and esports.
