The DLSU Lady Spikers hope to vanquish their Season 86 tormentors once and for all as they face off against UST once again in the Final Four proper.
Angel Canino and the DLSU Lady Spikers look to break through their semifinal wall as they take on previous Final Four tormentors UST Golden Tigresses in a high-stakes UAAP Season 87 showdown on Saturday, May 3, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Armed with a twice-to-beat advantage, the second-seeded Lady Spikers are determined to make the most of their opportunity and book their first Finals appearance since Season 85.
Standing in their way are the dangerous Golden Tigresses—ironically, the same team that has spoiled La Salle’s playoff hopes in past seasons.
The Lady Spikers took a major step forward with a pivotal win in their playoff for the no. 2 seed earlier this week and are brimming with confidence heading into this do-or-die clash for UST.
Canino, who has steadily reclaimed her dominant form, is expected to once again anchor La Salle’s attack.
Despite UST’s recent back-to-back losses, La Salle remains wary of the España-based squad, who have historically thrived in pressure-packed situations.
Reg Jurado will look to provide a bigger lift alongside top gun Angge Poyos, as the third-seeded Golden Tigresses try to extend the series to a winner-take-all Game 2 on Wednesday.
La Salle knows the opportunity is ripe—but they also know it won’t come easy.
A win not only erases recent Final Four heartaches but also sends them back to the championship round, where their championship pedigree truly belongs.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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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.]