Far Eastern University and University of Santo Tomas forged a clash for fifth place in the 2022 V-League Collegiate Challenge on Friday at Paco Arena.
The Lady Tamaraws got back their bearings with a straight-set conquest of San Beda University, 25-17, 25-16, 25-19, while the Golden Tigresses went back to their winning ways after a quick work of San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 25-20, 25-15, 25-15.
“Gusto ko lang i-commend yung ladies for doing a good job sa game, kasi they put in too much hard work don sa training namin na one week na one day lang kami nagpahinga,” head coach Tina Salak said of the win.
“Tuloy lang; tapusin namin ito on a high note. Hindi man kami naka-pasok sa Top Four, at least makuha namin yung fifth place,” UST head coach Kungfu Reyes shared. “Kaya naman kami sumasali rito para matuto.”
Middle hitter Mitzi Panangin paced FEU with 11 points on 10 attacks and one block, while Devosora added eight markers to go with her nine digs.
Rookie setter Cassie Carballo was solid for the Tigresses on 10 excellent sets to go along with four points, three of which came on the serve. Victoria paced the offense with 11 markers including eight coming from attacks.
Kristine Dionisio carried the Lady Stags with eight points on seven spikes and one ace, while Vea Sison ended with six digs and six excellent sets.
No Lady Red Spiker ended in double digits as Trisha Paras and Chynna Castillo both ended with seven points.
