Riding a three-game winning streak, UST aims to double down on their playoff chances in a UAAP second round duel against the UE Red Warriors.
UST aims to bolster their Final Four drive as the Golden Spikers meet the winless UE Red Warriors in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament, Saturday, April 12, at the SMART Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City.
Tip-off is at 9:00 a.m.
Currently in joint-third at 7-4 with the DLSU Green Spikers, the Espana-based squad eye to improve their chances of securing one of the last two playoff spots.
The no. 1 and twice-to-beat FEU Tamaraws (11-1) and the four-time defending champions NU Bulldogs (10-2) already booked their place in the Final Four.
Ateneo, who are sporting an even 6-6 slate, are still in the mix with UST and DLSU in the three-team playoff race as UE, Adamson, and UP are out of the postseason picture.
Peaking at the right time, the surging UST is coming off a strong 26-24, 25-17, and 25-22 sweep of the Blue Eagles that extended their winning streak to three games.
Reigning two-time MVP Josh Ybañez mustered a 24-point outing, while Popoy Colinares chipped in 13 markers.
Jayrack Dela Noche, JJ Macam, and Trevor Valera combined for 23 points as main setter Dux Yambao tallied 21 excellent sets.
Against the win-seeking UE, UST are heavy favorites to replicate their opening-round dismissal last February 22.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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