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UST vows to force a finals rubber match despite Poyos injury
University of Santo Tomas (UST) star player Angge Poyos suffered an ankle injury during Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball Finals against National University (NU).
Poyos twisted her right ankle in the second set after accidentally stepping on teammate Em Banagua's foot while attempting to block an NU player's attack.
She was taken off the court and later seen with her foot in a walking boot and using a crutch, raising concerns about her participation in the rest of the finals series.
NU secured a dominant win in Game 1, defeating UST in straight sets.
Poyos will undergo tests to determine her official diagnosis before Game 2 on Wednesday.
Despite the injury, UST vows to force a rubber match with their remaining players ready to step up.
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