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Tigresses gore another big fish in Lady Archers to stay unbeaten
The UST Golden Tigresses remain the sole undefeated team in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament with a 3-0 record after defeating the defending champions, De La Salle University Lady Spikers.
The thrilling match saw UST secure the win in five sets with scores of 25-18, 25-23, 14-25, 16-25, 15-12.
Over 12,200 spectators watched the game, a testament to the storied rivalry between the two teams.
Jonna Perdido led UST with 24 points from 21 attacks and three blocks, while Angge Poyos contributed 22 points.
Angel Canino scored 28 points for La Salle, and Amie Provido added 11 points.
UST coach KungFu Reyes described the match as a 'David vs Goliath' battle, highlighting the team's 'heart' over La Salle's height advantage.
Libero captain Detdet Pepito stated that their desire to win outweighed La Salle's height, emphasizing their proof that 'it's not all about height to win volleyball games'.
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