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Ybañez sizzles as UST outhustles NU
Josh Ybañez led the University of Santo Tomas (UST) to a stunning reverse sweep against defending champions National University (NU) in the UAAP Season 86 men's volleyball tournament, winning 28-30, 22-25, 25-23, 25-22, 15-9.
Ybañez, the reigning MVP, was instrumental in the comeback, scoring a career-high 34 points.
His performance included 31 attacks, two blocks, and an ace, alongside 25 excellent receptions.
Sherwin Umandal also contributed 15 points for the Golden Spikers.
GBoy De Vega added 11 points and 14 receptions, while Dux Yambao dished out 26 excellent sets.
This victory ended NU's seven-game winning streak and improved UST's record to 5-4, tying them with Ateneo.
The win also snapped NU's 34-game winning streak, following UST's previous defeat of NU in the opening week.
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The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses concluded the first round of the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament with an undefeated 7-0 record.
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