UST made sure that its initial victory over reigning champ NU was not a fluke as the Golden Spikers prevailed anew in their second round clash in the UAAP Season 86 men's volleyball tournament on Sunday, March 24.
It took five sets this time but University of Santo Tomas tamed National University anew, 28-30, 22-25, 25-23, 25-22, 15-9, in the UAAP Season 86 men's volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao on Sunday, March 24.
Josh Ybanez sizzled with a career-high showing of 34 points he topped with 25 excellent receptions as the Golden Spikers asserted their mastery over the Bulldogs whom they beat in a three-set stunner, 25-23, 26-24, 25-19, in their first round meeting last Feb. 18.
UST improved to a share of fourth with Ateneo with their similar 5-4 records.
NU lost grip of the top spot it shared with Far Eastern U as it slid behind with their 7-2 card.