DE LA SALLE University bounced back strong at the expense of also-ran University of the Philippines , 25-15, 25-16, 25-16, to keep its hold of the top spot in University Athletic Association of the Philippines Season 85 women’s volleyball action Sunday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
With National University beating Far Eastern University earlier Sunday, the Lady Spikers are now assured of a Final Four slot. Sunday’s results also officially eliminated Ateneo from the semifinals race. “That loss to UST taught the team how to rise from a loss,” De La Salle assistant coach Noel Orcullo said. “After Holy Week, I told the girls to make a big bounce back, and they did.”
De La Salle held a 19-15 lead when UP committed three errors while Jyne Soreño and Amie Provido connected to wrap up the match in 87 minutes.