UST Golden Tigresses enter Final Four, UP Fighting Maroons falter

Updated Wed, April 10, 2024 at 10:48 PM Published Wed, April 10, 2024 at 4:45 PM

The UST Golden Tigresses have officially entered the Final Four of the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament after defeating the UP Fighting Maroons in four sets.

Despite missing key players Angge Poyos (recovering from dehydration) and Em Banagua (knee strain), the Tigresses secured their 10th win with set scores of 25-14, 25-13, 28-30, and 25-15.

Jonna Perdido and Regina Jurado stepped up, tying their career best with 24 points each to fill the void left by their absent teammates.

The Tigresses, now with a 10-1 record, have regained the top spot and are aiming for a twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four.

Meanwhile, the UP Fighting Maroons, playing without head coach Oliver Almadro, slipped to a 1-10 win-loss record.

In another game, the National University Lady Bulldogs defeated Ateneo de Manila University in three sets, extending their winning streak to four and improving their record to 9-2.

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