Reg Jurado of the UST Golden Tigresses. UAAP Media
MANILA, Philippines – University of Santo Tomas snapped its three-game skid in UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament.
The Golden Tigresses finally saw daylight after overcoming the Shaina Nitura-led Adamson University, 25-18, 23-25, 22-25, 27-25, 15-8, on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
Down two sets to one, Regina Jurado provided the much-needed boost, scoring three unanswered points late in Set 4 to force a rubber set, even after Nitura pushed Adamson to match point at the 25-24 mark.
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And then it was all UST in the fifth and final chapter, unleashing a 9-4 fiery start as Jurado and company did not look back.
Angge Poyos led the UST offense, firing 27 points, one block, and a service ace including 15 excellent receptions, while Jurado concluded the game with 20 points built on 15 attacks, four blocks -- including the game-winning block on Nitura -- and an ace to go with 18 excellent digs and four excellent receptions.
Nitura paced the defeated Lady Falcons side with another 30-point outing, scoring 36 points on 32 attacks, three blocks, and one ace.