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La Salle goes through the wringer before tabbing Final Four spot
Defending champion De La Salle University survived a gutsy University of the East in an epic five-set win, 25-23, 21-25, 25-17, 22-25, 15-12, to tie the University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses at No. 1 in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament.
The shorthanded Lady Spikers secured their seventh consecutive win for a 9-1 record.
Reigning UAAP MVP Angel Canino missed her second consecutive game due to an undisclosed accident resulting in cuts and bruises on her arms, and her return is uncertain as she is undergoing therapy.
Veteran middle blockers Thea Gagate and sophomore Shevana Laput led La Salle with 22 and 21 points, respectively.
Alleiah Malaluan, Amie Provido, and Maicah Larroza also contributed double-digit points.
UE's top scorer Khy Cepada finished with a season-high 23 points, while Casiey Dongallo added 20 markers.
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The De La Salle Lady Spikers defeated the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons in four sets with scores of 26-24, 25-20, 24-26, and 27-25.
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Defending champion De La Salle University improved to a 9-1 record after surviving a scare from University of the East with a 25-23, 21-25, 25-17, 22-25, 15-12 win in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament.
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Reigning MVP Angel Canino is expected to miss multiple games for De La Salle University in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament due to an undisclosed right arm injury.
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