Manila Bulletin
Lady Spikers bolster twice-to-beat bid, dominate Blue Eagles
De La Salle University defeated Ateneo de Manila University in three straight sets with scores of 25-12, 25-12, and 25-18.
Thea Gagate led La Salle with 16 points, including 10 attacks and six blocks, while Shevana Laput also contributed significantly.
This win gives La Salle an 11-2 record, tying them with National University and University of Santo Tomas for first place.
La Salle coach Noel Orcullo noted that while the game was well-polished, there were lapses in the third set, and expressed hope to maintain performance against UST.
The top two teams after the preliminary round will earn a twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four.
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The De La Salle Lady Spikers defeated the Adamson Lady Falcons in four sets (17-25, 25-19, 25-11, 25-22) to forge a three-way tie on the top spot of the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament.
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The UST Golden Tigresses secured a twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball Final Four after defeating the De La Salle Lady Spikers.
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The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs defeated De La Salle University, snapping their five-game losing streak against the Lady Spikers and ending La Salle's seven-game winning streak.
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De La Salle Green Spikers defeated the University of Santo Tomas Golden Spikers in a four-set match, securing a playoff for a semifinal bonus against the National University Bulldogs.
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Angel Canino returned to the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament for La Salle's final elimination game against University of Santo Tomas, but her comeback was not enough as La Salle yielded the twice-to-beat advantage to UST.
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