CARLA Sandoval is making a name for herself after an impressive showing as an open hitter in the Shakey’s V-League Reinforced Conference despite the Golden Tigresses’ early semifinal exit
The 5-foot-7 sophomore had a statement game of 19 points in UST’s win against Philippine Coast Guard last Oct. 3 and followed it up with a team-high 14 points in their game against the University of the Philippines last Oct. 10.
A hand injury hampered her strong performance leaving her out of the V-League semis where Pocari Sweat thrashed UST.
Tigresses head coach Emilio Reyes said it was just a matter of time for her prized recruits to turn heads.
“She peaked earlier. Honestly, I expected her to peak in her third year,” said Reyes.
Sandoval was a badminton player before she was introduced to volleyball by her Sister Caryl Sandoval, a UP Lady Maroon.
She became a star player back in Angelicum College and helped win back-to-back titles in the Palarong Pambansaplaying for the National Capital Region team.
Her prolific performance drew the attention of UST, La Salle, Adamson and FEU.
“I chose UST because I feel at home here like when I was in Angelicum,” she said.
With UST’s remarkable performance in the V-League, Sandoval believes that the Tigresses, which has been out of the UAAP Final Four in the past four years, can deliver a stellar athleticism this season.
“We are ready for the UAAP especially me since I will get to play against the best teams.”
