UST Golden Spikers outlast Alpha Insurance in thrilling five-set match

The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Spikers defeated Alpha Insurance in a five-set match, with scores of 26-24, 25-22, 35-37, 19-25, and 22-20, in the Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference.

Al-Bukharie Sali led UST with a career-high 28 points, and UAAP MVP Josh Ybañez contributed 20 points, including the game-winning kills.

Ybañez also recorded 30 excellent receptions in the match.

Andrei Delicana added 17 points, and Trevor Valera had 14 for UST, while setter Dux Yambao provided 33 excellent sets.

JJ Javelona scored 22 points for Alpha Insurance, with Vince Himzon adding 18 and Don Nadera contributing 15.

The win propelled UST to third place with a 3-1 record in the tournament.

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