UST shocks La Salle, gains twice-to-beat edge in semis

UST defeated defending champion La Salle in four sets, 25-14, 25-23, 23-25, 25-19 to seize a twice-to-beat advantage going into the semifinals of the women’s volleyball tournament of Season 81 of the University Athletics Association of the Philippines (UAAP).

Powered by graduating hitter Sisi Rondina and rookie Eya Laure, the Tigresses played inspired volleyball against the Lady Spikers who could do nothing against UST’s one-two punch.

Rondina had 29 points off 25 attacks, two kill blocks, and two aces for UST.

UST will play with a semis edge for the first time since its runner-up finish to La Salle in Season 73.

UST and La Salle will face off again on Sunday while the semis match between No. 1 seed Ateneo de Manila University and Far Eastern University, which defeated the Lady Spikers at the end of the eliminations that forced a playoff, will be on Saturday.

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