Host University of Batangas and Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas set up an exciting title clash in the 1st PG Flex-Universities and Colleges Athletic League (UCAL) Women’s Volleyball Tournament by defeating their respective semifinal rivals on Saturday at the UB gym.
Led by Lovely Hernandez, the top-seeded UB Lady Brahmans demolished Philippines Women’s University, 25-15, 25-13, 25-18, in their knockout semi-final showdown.
The second-seeded Lyceum Lady Pirates, on the other hand, showcased a stellar performance from Hazel Samonte to defeat the No. 3 Philippine Christian University-Dasmarinas in four thrilling sets, 25-23, 24-26, 25-22, 25-21.
UB and LPU-B will dispute the crown on Monday, also at the same venue.
Meanwhile, Philippine Christian University-Dasmarinas lived up to its lofty billing by outlasting Centro Escolar University, 31-29, 25-21, 25-19, to secure a final berth in the men’s division.
In a game marked by long and exciting rallies and thunderous spikes, especially in the opening set, the top-seeded Dolphins proved steadier in the crunch – thanks largely to Maron Alfiler, who rose to the occasion each time the team needed him most.
The Dolphins will face No. 2 Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas in a one-game face-off for the title also on Monday in the event also presented by Angel’s Pizza.
