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Golden Spikers sweep Falcons for third straight win
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Spikers secured their third consecutive win in the UAAP Season 87 men's volleyball tournament by defeating the Adamson University Sorang Falcons in a straight-sets victory.
UST clinched the match with set scores of 25-18, 25-15, and 25-23 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Despite trailing by five points in the third set, UST mounted a significant comeback led by the combined efforts of Gupiteo and Macam.
Newcomers Gupiteo and Macam were instrumental in UST's closing 12-5 run during the crucial third set.
Gupiteo delivered a career-high 13 points, including five blocks, while Macam contributed four points in the decisive run.
UST deputy coach Ben Mape highlighted the team's maturity and consistency in handling pressure situations during the endgame.
Gupiteo attributed the victory to the team's trust in each other, increased maturity on the court, and playing with enjoyment, which fueled their comeback.
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