Manila, Philippines – UST Golden Spikers and La Salle Green Spikers are locked and loaded as they fight for the coveted third seed in the upcoming UAAP Season 87 Men’s Volleyball semifinals.
Hindi na nagpatumpik-tumpik ang UST matapos dominahin ang UP Fighting Maroons sa isang matinding straight-sets victory: 25-17, 25-20, 25-11. Leading the charge was none other than Josh Ybanez with 15 points, while Popoy Colinares and JJ Macam chipped in 11 markers each.
“Nagbunga talaga ‘yung Holy Week training camp namin. Mas disiplinado, mas focused,” ayon sa coaching staff ng UST.
Samantala, hindi rin nagpahuli ang La Salle Green Spikers na nakuha ang isang mahalagang panalo laban sa Adamson Soaring Falcons sa isang four-set thriller: 25-20, 27-25, 24-26, 25-17.
Noel Kampton exploded with a game-high 26 points, with Rui Ventura and Chris Hernandez contributing both offensively and defensively.
Parehong may 9-4 win-loss record ngayon ang UST at La Salle. Ngunit dahil sa head-to-head sweep ng UST kontra La Salle sa elimination round, sila ang may advantage sakaling magtabla ang dalawa.
Semifinal Scenarios:
3rd Seed: Makakalaban ang NU Bulldogs (Top-seed)
4th Seed: Sasagupa sa FEU Tamaraws (2nd seed)
Abangan ang Crucial Weekend Matches:
La Salle vs FEU – Sabado
UST vs NU – Linggo
Live sa Smart Araneta Coliseum
