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Golden Tigresses seal perfect prelims
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses completed a sweep of the preliminary round of the 2024 V-League Women's Collegiate Challenge with a perfect 6-0 record.
They secured the top seed in the semifinals after defeating Colegio de San Juan de Letran in four sets, 25-15, 25-23, 25-27, 25-19.
The Tigresses will face reigning champion College of St. Benilde in the semifinals.
Angeline Poyos led UST with 17 points, all on kills, and 12 excellent receptions.
Regine Jurado contributed 18 points, including 14 kills and four blocks, while Bien Arasan added nine points and 18 digs.
Earlier, UST had secured the top seed by defeating the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons in a sweep to extend their winning streak to five games.
Head coach Kungfu Reyes emphasized the valuable experience gained from the elimination games, particularly for the rookies' development.
Poyos noted that errors made by rookies, especially in crucial moments like the third set against Letran, are learning opportunities for the team.
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