Before we get to the big finish in the Final Four, let’s take a look at the setters who have been calling the shots and orchestrating plays in UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball.
Setters are the unsung quarterbacks of volleyball — the players who take control of the game and give their teammates the perfect opportunities to shine.
These top setters have been the backbone of their teams’ offensive schemes, turning passes into precise placements and dictating the flow of every rally.
Here’s who’s been setting up success in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament elimination round.
Top Setter: Camilla Lamina (NU Lady Bulldogs) – 5.34 Assists/Set
When you think of a playmaker, think Camilla Lamina. With 5.34 assists per set, Lamina’s ability to read the game and deliver the perfect set has been pivotal in NU’s offensive dominance.
Mastermind: Cassie Carballo (UST Golden Tigresses) – 4.89 Assists/Set
Cassie Carballo is more than just a setter — she’s the mastermind behind UST’s offensive rhythm.
With 4.89 assists per set, Carballo’s quick decision-making and flawless execution create opportunities for her teammates to shine in the most critical moments.
Tactical Genius: Taks Fujimoto (Ateneo Blue Eagles) – 4.32 Assists/Set
Taks Fujimoto’s sets are always on point — and so is her strategy. Averaging 4.32 assists per set, Fujimoto’s vision and court awareness have made her a vital cog in Ateneo’s offense.
Reliable Distributor: Mikole Reyes (DLSU Lady Spikers) – 4.29 Assists/Set
Mikole Reyes’s consistency makes her a key player in La Salle’s offensive system. Averaging 4.29 assists per set, Reyes ensures that the ball always finds its way to the right hitter at the right moment.
Rising Star: Felicity Sagaysay (AdU Lady Falcons) – 4.22 Assists/Set
Felicity Sagaysay may be one of the newer faces on the setter scene, but she’s quickly shown she belongs.
With 4.22 assists per set, Sagaysay has been instrumental in AdU’s offensive schemes, setting up plays with flair and finding her teammates in the best positions to score.
Floor General: Tin Ubaldo (FEU Lady Tamaraws) – 4.11 Assists/Set
Tin Ubaldo has been at the helm of FEU’s offense, directing plays and distributing the ball with 4.11 assists per set. Her leadership on the floor and her ability to keep her team’s tempo steady has made Ubaldo a pivotal force in every set.
Their decisions, their precision, and their timing are what make them the true architects of their teams’ success. In volleyball, it all starts with the set, and these players have been setting the bar high in UAAP Season 87.