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SWEPT AWAY: UST crushes Ateneo anew, nears Final Four slot
The UST Golden Tigresses secured a 25-15, 26-24, 26-24 victory against the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament.
This win marks UST's second consecutive straight-sets victory over Ateneo this season, having also swept them in the first round.
The Golden Tigresses have climbed to solo third place with a 7-4 record, breaking their tie with FEU and moving closer to a Final Four berth.
Rookie middle blocker Marga Altea delivered key points, contributing to UST's comebacks, particularly in the second and third sets.
Ateneo, despite leading 24-22 in the second set, fell to sixth place with a 4-7 win-loss record after a service error and subsequent points by UST.
UST head coach Kungfu Reyes noted the players' maturity and judgment, especially in crucial moments.
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The University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses secured a dominant 25-19, 25-16, 25-15 sweep against the University of the East Lady Warriors, marking their third consecutive win in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament.
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The UST Golden Tigresses secured their seventh win in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament by sweeping the Ateneo Blue Eagles in straight sets, 25-15, 26-24, 26-24.
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The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Spikers secured their eighth win in the UAAP Season 87 Men's Volleyball Tournament by defeating Ateneo de Manila University in straight sets, 26-24, 25-17, 25-22.
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Far Eastern University (FEU) secured a Final Four spot in UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball by defeating the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons in four sets, 25-21, 25-16, 14-25, 26-24.
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The Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws are currently in third place with a 8-4 record after defeating the Ateneo Blue Eagles, eliminating them from semifinal contention.
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