University of Perpetual Help System DALTA easily handled University of the Philippines, 25-18, 25-18, 25-17, to stay unblemished in the V-League Men’s Collegiate Challenge Pool B at Paco Arena on Sunday.
Louie Ramirez, who played for Cignal in the recently concluded Spikers’ Turf, unloaded 19 points on 17 attacks, while Hero Austria scattered 14 points and 13 excellent receptions.
“I’m happy with my team but lagi ko naman sinasabi kapag nagmi-meeting kami we have to respect everybody kasi lahat ng teams na yan naghahanda and they all have good coaches,” said Altas head coach Sammy Acaylar, whose squad rose to 2-0.
The Fighting Maroons took an early 5-3 lead in the third set but Perpetual Help responded with a 17-5 burst to secure the sweep in just 1 hour and 14 minutes.
Ranz Cajolo led UP (1-2) with 12 points, while Louis Gamban had 10 points, 12 excellent receptions, and six digs.
Both teams will be back next Sunday as the Altas battle San Sebastian College-Recoletos, while the Fighting Maroons meet Ateneo de Manila University.