THE UST Junior Golden Tigresses pounced the NSNU Lady Bullpups in four sets to take home the Philippine National Volleyball Federation – U18 girls’ division championship at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, April 28.
Kim Rubin, who was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Best Outside Hitter, fueled UST with 24 points on 18 attacks and six service aces en route to the 25-17, 17-25, 25-20, 25-23 win.
Junior Golden Tigresses Avril Bron and Lianne Penuliar clinched the Best Middle Blocker awards.
UST completed an undefeated run, sweeping its group-stage matches (5-0) before beating Canossa Academy in the quarterfinals, Kings’ Montessori School in the semifinals and NSNU in the finals.
Lady Bullpups Harlyn Serneche and Cheska Peñol captured the Best Opposite Spiker and Best Setter awards, respectively.
De La Salle Lipa’s Althea Sumague also won the Best Outside Hitter award, while Kings’ Montessori School’s Jayrelle Mesa was the Best Libero.
Twelve teams took part in the PNVF U18 girls’ volleyball tournament, which spanned from March 22 to April 28.
