UST, Adamson battle in crucial UAAP clash as La Salle targets 5-0 start vs UE

Positioning in the standings will be at stake as Avril Bron and the UST Golden Tigresses face Lhouriz Tuddao and the Adamson Lady Falcons in the featured matchup of Saturday’s UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball double-header at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The Tigresses and Lady Falcons square off at 3:00 p.m., with both teams entering the contest carrying identical 2-2 records as the first round arrives at its halfway point.

With the middle of the standings tightly packed, the matchup presents a valuable opportunity for either squad to gain momentum and establish stability after an up-and-down start to the campaign.

UST enters the clash riding a two-game winning streak, showing signs of cohesion after early struggles.

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Bron delivered her best performance of the season in their last outing, finishing with nine points in a victory over UE. The Tigresses will hope the young hitter can sustain that rhythm as they attempt to extend their surge.

Adamson, meanwhile, is looking to quickly regroup after absorbing a loss to FEU.

Tuddao stood out in that defeat with 12 points, but the Lady Falcons will need to convert individual efforts into team results if they are to return to the win column.

Earlier in the day at 1:00 p.m., the DLSU Lady Spikers attempt to keep their perfect record intact against the still-winless UE Lady Warriors.

La Salle (4-0) recently dropped its first set of the season in a four-set victory over Ateneo but remains firmly in control of the standings.

Lilay Del Castillo led the Lady Spikers in that win with an impressive 18-point performance and will look to maintain her strong form.

Fans can catch both games live on One Sports and the Pilipinas Live app.

(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.]