Chasing a third consecutive victory, the UST Golden Spikers also aim to defend their home court against the UE Red Warriors in UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball.
Seeking a third straight win, the UST Golden Spikers also aim to defend home court in squaring off with the UE Red Warriors in the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball tournament on Saturday, February 28, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.
Game time is at 9:00 a.m., with the match streaming on the Pilipinas Live app. It will also be available on the UAAP Varsity Channel.
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Josh Ybañez delivered 29 points in UST’s thrilling 19-25, 26-24, 21-25, 26-24, 15-11 victory over the Ateneo Blue Eagles in their last outing.
The two-time league MVP also tallied 19 excellent receptions, steering the Golden Spikers to a come-from-behind win in two hours and 16 minutes of intense action.
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JJ Macam added 12 points, while rookie Joncriz Ayco, the Season 86 High School Boys’ MVP, chipped in nine.
Setter Yambao orchestrated 24 excellent sets and contributed three points on two blocks and an attack.
Playing on their home floor, UST can move into solo third in the standings with a win, trailing only unbeaten league leader FEU (3-0).
Despite owning a seven-game winning streak over the Red Warriors, the Golden Spikers remain cautious of the Recto-based squad, which is coming off a breakthrough win against Adamson that snapped a 23-game losing skid.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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