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UST too much for UP
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses secured a dominant 25-14, 25-19, 25-21 victory against the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons in the Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-Season Championship.
This win concluded UST's second-round play with a 2-1 record, bouncing back from a previous loss to Far Eastern University (FEU).
Key players for UST, including Angeline Poyos and Kyla Cordora, spearheaded the team's performance, particularly in the crucial third set.
Poyos led UST with 11 points from attacks and aces, closely followed by Cordora who also scored 10 points.
Regina Grace Jurado contributed eight points, while middle blocker Athena Abbu added seven points, including two blocks.
UP's Kassandra Doering was the top scorer for the Fighting Maroons with 11 points, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.
UST now awaits the final standings of FEU and UP to determine their qualification for the crossover quarterfinals.
A tiebreaker may be necessary to settle rankings if a three-way tie at 2-1 occurs.
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