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Canino bucks bad spill, powers La Salle to gripping 5-set escape of UST
Angel Canino powered De La Salle University to a thrilling five-set victory against University of Santo Tomas with a season-high 27 points, despite a knee collision in the fourth set.
The Lady Spikers secured their sixth win in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament, improving their record to 6-3 and sharing second place with Far Eastern University, snapping a four-game skid against UST.
The deciding fifth set was closely contested, with La Salle ultimately prevailing after crucial plays from Shevana Laput and Amie Provido.
Amie Provido's rejection of Reg Jurado's attack ended the game after 2 hours and 32 minutes.
Despite a strong 22-point performance from UST's Reg Jurado, the Golden Tigresses suffered their third consecutive loss, falling to a 5-4 standing and fourth place.
Canino's stellar performance included 24 attacks and 13 excellent digs, though she was taken to the hospital after the match complaining of dizziness.
Laput contributed 16 points for the winning La Salle team.
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De La Salle University defeated Ateneo de Manila University, 25-21, 25-17, 25-20, solidifying their hold of the No. 2 spot in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament.
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The De La Salle Lady Spikers avenged their previous loss to the University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses with a thrilling five-set victory in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament.
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De La Salle University strengthened its grip on second place in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament by sweeping the University of the East with set scores of 25-22, 25-13, and 25-23.
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The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers defeated their archrival Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) Blue Eagles, extending their winning streak to 16 games.
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Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses and La Salle Lady Spikers will clash in a pivotal UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball match today at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum for a share of second place.
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