The UST Golden Tigresses need one more win to punch their ticket to the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball Final Four.
With the Final Four within reach, Reg Jurado and the UST Golden Tigresses look to punch their ticket to the semifinals when they battle the desperate UP Fighting Maroons in a crucial UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball matchup on Wednesday, April 23.
Game time is at 1:00 p.m. from the Mall of Asia Arena.
Riding a three-game winning streak, UST enters the penultimate match of its eliminations schedule with confidence and control.
A win over UP (6-6) will not only extend their streak to four but also officially complete the Final Four cast — eliminating the Fighting Maroons in the process.
The Golden Tigresses, currently tied at 8-4 with La Salle and ahead of 8-5 FEU, know that every win counts toward potentially securing a twice-to-beat advantage.
Jurado has been at the forefront of UST’s resurgence, anchoring a balanced attack with her leadership and poise.
But UP is expected to put up a gritty fight. The Fighting Maroons are coming off a stunning five-set upset of DLSU, and will be fighting to keep their season alive.
They’ll need to win out from here and hope one of UST, La Salle, or FEU falters down the stretch to sneak into the Final Four via playoff.
While pressure mounts on both sides, UST holds the advantage in experience and momentum. For the Tigresses, Wednesday’s game is about taking care of business and avoiding complications. For UP, it’s survival mode.
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