The UST Golden Tigresses score a commanding sweep of UP to complete the Final Four cast of UAAP Season 87.
The UST Golden Tigresses clinched a spot in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball Final Four with a commanding sweep of the UP Fighting Maroons, 25-20, 25-21, 25-18, in round 2 action on Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
With the win, UST improved to 9-4, officially eliminating UP (6-7) from semifinal contention and finalizing the postseason cast.
The Golden Tigresses join defending champion and top seed NU. The UST win also allowed La Salle and FEU to advance in the next round.
Angge Poyos once again spearheaded the UST charge with 19 points off 18 attacks, while Reg Jurado provided steady support with 13 points. Em Banagua also had a monster defensive outing with 12 points, highlighted by eight blocks.
Niña Ytang led UP with 16 points in a gallant effort, but it wasn’t enough to extend their playoff hopes.
The result sets the stage for a heated Final Four, with UST now shifting its focus to the championship hunt.
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]