MANILA – The University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses secured their third consecutive victory in the 2024 V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge, defeating Far Eastern University in straight sets, 25-23, 25-16, 25-13, at Paco Arena on Sunday (11 Aug 2024).

Angeline Poyos led UST with 14 points, followed by Regine Grace with 11. Mary Margaret Banagua added eight points, including four blocks, three attacks, and an ace.

“Our performance was solid. We minimized our errors and executed our game plan effectively,” UST coach Kungfu Reyes commented.

Far Eastern University’s Gerzel Mary Petallo scored eight points, while Jean Asis and Jazlyn Ellarina contributed seven each.

UST will next face the College of St. Benilde on August 25, while FEU will play against Lyceum on August 14.

In other action, CSB defeated the University of the Philippines, 25-13, 25-22, 25-21, earning their first win after two losses. Wielyn Estoque led with 14 points, supported by Zamantha Nolasco and Shahanna Rheign Lleses, who added eight and ten points, respectively.

“There’s still much to improve, but any win is encouraging. We need to stay prepared for our next match,” CSB coach Jerry Yee said.

UP’s Kassandra Doering contributed 10 attacks and two blocks, but it wasn’t enough as they fell to a 0-2 record.

CSB will face Letran on August 18, while UP will play University of the East on August 21 at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.

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MANILA — National University (NU) continued its strong performance in the 2024 V-League Men’s Collegiate Challenge, securing its second win with a straight-set victory over Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) on Sunday at Paco Arena in Manila.

The Bulldogs triumphed with set scores of 25-19, 25-23, and 25-15. Michaelo Buddin led NU with 13 attacks, three blocks, and an ace, while skipper Leo Aringo added 13 points, including 12 on attacks. Aringo also made nine excellent receptions and five digs, contributing significantly to the team’s success.

NU coach Dante Alinsunurin noted, “We’re rebuilding the team, and while it’s great that we won, gaining experience for our other players is crucial. We need to improve our team cohesion to minimize unforced errors.”

Supporting NU’s efforts were Obed Mukaba with six points, Jan Llanfred Abadillad with five, and Greg Augustus Luis Ancheta, who provided 13 excellent sets.

For EAC, Jan Ruther Abor led with 14 points from 12 attacks, a block, and an ace. Frelwin Taculog added six attacks and an ace. Despite their efforts, EAC remains winless, having lost both of their matches in the tournament.

Next up for NU is a match against the University of Santo Tomas on August 11 at 3 p.m., a rematch of the UAAP finals. EAC will face De La Salle University on August 14.

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