Golden Tigresses sweep UE

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Photo by Miah Terrenz Provido

THE UST Golden Tigresses made quick work of the University of the East Lady Warriors, 25-9, 25-23, 25-22, to notch their first win in the UAAP Season 79 women’s volleyball tournament at the Arena in San Juan Wednesday.

UE held a 22-20 advantage in the third set and was on its way in preventing a sweep but the Tigresses scored four straight points to arrive at match point. An off-the-block hit from Cherry Ann Rondina secured the victory for UST.

Ria Meneses took charge for the Tigresses, who registered 39 kills to improve to a 1-2 card, with 13 points while Rondina and EJ Laure had 12 markers apiece.

“Ang nangyari today is, hindi kami nagpabaya against UE, otherwise, kakainin nila kami ng buo. Sabi ko nga kanina sa huddle, individually ang galing namin pero kapag magkakasama na, wala nang nagte-takeover ng leadership at ayun ang problema namin,” UST head coach Emilio “Kung Fu” Reyes said in an interview.

Tied at 22-all in the second frame, Laure fired three straight kills to give UST a 2-0 set advantage.

The Tigresses opened the first set 10-3 before pulling away for good behind nine straight points.

Mary Anne Mendrez led UE with six points.

The Tigresses will face the University of the Philippines on Feb. 19, Sunday, 4 p.m., at the same venue.

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