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UAAP men's volleyball: UST, La Salle triumph

Published Apr 23, 2025 07:09 am

At A Glance

  • With their records tied at the moment, the fate remains uncertain for UST and La Salle. However, results in the weekend playdate will give the playoff picture a better look especially for the third and fourth spots.

University of Santo Tomas has no plans of slowing down as it cruised past University of the Philippines, 25-17, 25-20, 25-11, to go five in a row in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena Wednesday, April 23.

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Two-time UAAP MVP Josh Ybañez steers UST past UP. (UAAP Media)

Two-time UAAP MVP Josh Ybañez spearheaded the Golden Spikers’ assault to keep themselves ahead in their one hour and 14 minutes clash.

UST hiked its record to 9-4 – tied with De La Salle University, which also came out victorious over Adamson earlier – while UP absorbed its 10th defeat against three wins at sixth.

With their records tied at the moment, the fate remains uncertain for UST and La Salle. However, results in the weekend playdate will give the playoff picture a better look especially for the third and fourth spots.

Securing the twice-to-beat advantages are Far Eastern University Tamaraws (12-1) and the reigning champions National University Bulldogs (11-2).

“‘Yong preparation namin towards the last games of this tournament, medyo intense talaga. Sa ginawa ng mga bata ngayon, natuwa kaming mga coaches kasi yung mga pinag-practice namin during the Holy Week break,” said UST assistant coach Benjamin Mape.

“Nakita naman namin, even though hindi pa siya ganoon kakinis, pero may improvement pa kami na mapapakita,” he added.

Ybañez starred for the España-based squad after listing 15 points off 12 kills and three aces along with 10 excellent receptions. Jan Macam (11), Ed Colinares (11), and Jay De La Noche (10) also provided the support offensively.

Raheem Olayemi was the lone spotlight for UP with 10 points.

Meanwhile, the Green Spikers held off the Soaring Falcons, 25-20, 27-25, 24-26, 25-17, to clinch their fourth straight win.

Noel Kampton continued his impressive plays as he erupted with 26 points built on 21 attacks, four blocks and one ace with 14 excellent receptions. Glen Ventura and Chris Hernandez added 19 and 11 points for La Salle.

Jude Aguilar and Dan Gutierrez combined for 33 points in a losing cause as Adamson settled for a 2-11 slate at seventh.

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