The DLSU Lady Spikers take their biggest win of the UAAP Season 87 first round against fellow title contender FEU Lady Tamaraws.
The DLSU Lady Spikers were the ones to extend their win streak in a battle of red-hot teams, as they doused the FEU Lady Tamaraws in a shock sweep, 25-17, 25-20, 25-22. It was a stunning way to end their first round in UAAP Season 87 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday.
In a battle of potential Final Four contenders, La Salle finally showed up in dangerous form--dominating FEU across the board.
Shevana Laput unloaded 22 points in three sets to power the DLSU Lady Spikers to end the first round with a 5-2 record. Angel Canino added an all-around effort of 10 points, seven excellent digs, and eight excellent receptions.
La Salle staved off a determined FEU side to complete the sweep in Set 3 after creating distance with back-to-back aces from Alleiah Malaluan to give La Salle a three-point lead, 22-19.
Rookie setter Mikole Reyes provided the finishing blow with a smart 1-2 play.
La Salle thus ended FEU’s three-game winning streak.
Faida Bakanke paced FEU in the losing effort with nine markers. FEU ends the round at 4-3.