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UST secures Final Four spot
The University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses have eliminated the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons from the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball Final Four after a commanding three-set victory.
UST secured solo second place in the standings with a 9-4 record, positioning themselves just behind the undefeated National University Lady Bulldogs.
The Tigresses' win also confirmed the Final Four spots for the La Salle Lady Spikers and the Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws.
Angge Poyos led UST's offense with 19 points, complemented by Regina Jurado's 13 points and Em Banagua's significant defensive contribution with eight blocks.
Despite a closer second set where UP tied the score at 20-all, UST rallied with a decisive 5-1 run to take a commanding 2-0 set lead.
UST established an early advantage in the third set, maintaining their lead throughout the match to seal their victory and end UP's playoff hopes.
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The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses defeated the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons, 25-20, 25-21, 25-18, to clinch a Final Four spot in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament.
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The De La Salle Lady Spikers secured the last twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball Final Four by defeating the University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses in a four-set match, 23-25, 25-20, 30-28, 29-27.
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The UST Golden Tigresses will face De La Salle University in a playoff match for the No. 2 seed and a twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four after a five-set loss to the NU Lady Bulldogs on Sunday, April 27.
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De La Salle University secured the No. 2 seed and its twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball semifinals by defeating University of Santo Tomas.
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The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers have clinched the second seed and a twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball Final Four after defeating the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses in a four-set playoff match.
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