UST Golden Tigresses return to UAAP finals after 5 years

Updated Tue, May 7, 2024 at 4:30 AM Published Sun, May 5, 2024 at 9:30 PM

The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses are returning to the UAAP women's volleyball Finals after defeating De La Salle University in a five-set match, five years after their last finals appearance.

Rookie Angge Poyos led UST with 28 points, and Jonna Perdido contributed 18 points, tormenting La Salle with her attacking.

Cassie Carballo, the league's best setter and server, secured the fifth set with a service ace.

Detdet Pepito was instrumental in defense with 18 digs and 16 receptions.

Coached by Kungfu Reyes, the Golden Tigresses aim to win the championship after a 14-year wait.

They will face the winner of the National University-Far Eastern University game in the finals.

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