February 24, 2026

Dux Yambao, UST shoot for back-to-back wins in UAAP Season 88 in duel vs Ateneo

Dux Yambao, UST shoot for back-to-back wins in UAAP Season 88 in duel vs Ateneo
A victory over Ateneo would move Dux Yambao and the UST Golden Spikers into solo third in the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball standings. | Photo: UAAP

After finally breaking through, the UST is determined to keep the momentum going.

The Golden Spikers aim for consecutive victories in the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball tournament when they tackle the Ateneo Blue Eagles on Wednesday, February 25, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. 

First serve is set for 9:00 a.m., with the match streaming on the Pilipinas Live app. It will also be aired on the UAAP Varsity Channel.

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UST bounced back from a season-opening loss to NU by dispatching La Salle, 25-23, 25-22, 15-25, 25-19, to enter the win column. 

[RELATED: Josh Ybañez, UST break through in UAAP Season 88 with win over La Salle]

Two-time MVP Josh Ybañez once again led the charge, unloading 20 attacks while anchoring the floor defense with 11 excellent receptions. 

Team captain Dux Yambao orchestrated the offense with 15 excellent sets and chipped in three points, guiding UST into a three-way tie for third place with Ateneo and UP at 1-1.

Another win would not only give the Golden Spikers their first winning streak of Season 88 but also put them alone in third place in the team standings.  

(With reports from Pao Ambat)


[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.]

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