Can the UST Golden Spikers, with two-time MVP Josh Ybañez in the fold, win their first game against the NU Bulldogs this UAAP Season 87?
UST seeks to rebound from its stunning loss to Ateneo the last time around. But standing in the Golden Spikers’ way are their Finals tormentor NU Bulldogs in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament, Sunday, March 16, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City.
At 4-2, the Espana-based squad is in solo third in the team standings--trailing only to the unbeaten FEU Tamaraws (7-0) and the four-time defending champion Bulldogs (5-1).
Two-time MVP Josh Ybañez’s return from injury got off on the wrong foot after UST’s shock four-set loss to the Ateneo Blue Eagles in their last outing.
JJ Macam logged 14 points, while Jayrak Dela Noche added 12 markers in a losing effort for the Golden Spikers, who saw the four–game winning streak snapped.
GBoy De Vega and Popoy Colinares each finished with 11 points while team captain Dux Yambao tossed 20 excellent sets.
Match time is at 11:00 a.m.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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