Defending champion University of Santo Tomas and Ateneo set up a Finals date after dispatching their Final Four opponents in the UAAP Season 82 Women’s Table Tennis Tournament, Tuesday at the Blue Eagle Gym.
The championship series is scheduled on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the same venue.
UST made quick work of fourth-ranked Far Eastern University, 3-0, whle Ateneo denied De La Salle University, 3-1.
“The best things to plan against Ateneo in the finals are lineups and preparation. Nandoon kasi ang winning point talaga, yung pag assign ng players,” said Lady Paddlers coach Lori Wadjad.
UST pair Kathleen Tempiatura and Leigh Villanueva came back from a set deficit against Lady Tamaraws Camille Mutuc and Danah Cruz to seal the victory, 10-12, 11-8, 11-7, 11-7
Ana Calvo started Ateneo’s run to the Finals with a tough 7-11, 11-9, 11-4, 4-11, 12-10 win over La Salle’s Jhoana Go.
Jasmine Tan and Kimberly Sorongon’s duo gave La Salle its only win, 11-4, 11-7, 11-8, against Hellari Calvo and Geque Carado.
