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UST rolls to 5th straight win; Ateneo loses newly-recovered Sobe Buena to new injury
The UST Golden Tigresses secured their fifth consecutive victory in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament by defeating the Ateneo Blue Eagles in straight sets (25-20, 25-23, 25-21).
This win streak began after UST lost their opening game, improving their record to 5-1 and placing them behind undefeated NU (5-0).
Angge Poyos led the Golden Tigresses with 19 points, including 16 attacks and two blocks.
Regina Jurado contributed 14 points, and Pia Abbu added 13 points, with Abbu also recording a game-high 5 blocks.
Ateneo, now 1-4, suffered another setback with the loss of Sobe Buena to a non-contact right leg injury, adding to their existing injured players Zel Tsunashima and JLo delos Santos.
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