UST completes golden double in UAAP beach volleyball with women's crown and men's seven-peat

University of Santo Tomas (UST) secured a golden double in the UAAP Season 88 beach volleyball tournaments, with its women's team reclaiming the crown and its men's squad completing a seven-peat.

Sofiah Pagara and Khy Progella capped a redemption season with a 21-8, 22-20 triumph over National University's Honey Grace Cordero and Kizil Quijote, finishing a perfect 9-0 campaign without dropping a set.

In the men's final, Alche Gupiteo and Dom Gabito overcame a challenging first set before securing a 24-22, 21-17 win over Alex Iraya and Sky Gemarino, helping UST sweep NU and complete a golden double.

"That heavy feeling we've been carrying for a year is now gone. That loss really hurt us," Progella said. "We now feel lighter, and we can finally sleep soundly."

Gupiteo, meanwhile, earned his second men's MVP award.

UST solidified its status as the most successful program in UAAP beach volleyball, winning a total of 10 titles across the women's and men's divisions.