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| Rookie Eya laure led a balanced UST scoring in the team's rout of Colegio San Agustin-Binan Saturday. Nina Carezon/ Dugout Philippines |
By Ricky Manliguis
MANILA—University of Santo Tomas made quick work of Colegio
de San Agustin-Binan, 25-12, 25-13, 25-10, to cap off the first matchday of the
inaugural PSL Collegiate Grand Slam Tuesday afternoon at the Ynares Arena in
Pasig City.
Making its pre-season build-up to full use, the rookie-laden
Lady Tigresses displayed a merciless attacking spree to frustrate the Laguna-based
Lady Eagles to join early victors UP in the six-team tournament sponsored by Chooks-to-Go, UCPB Gen, Isuzu and SOGO Hotel..
Rookie Eya Laure, Milena Alessandrini, and Caitlyn Viray
each scored eight points in a balanced scoring bunch for UST, which featured 11
rookies and three holdovers.
Team captin Tin Francisco and rookie Ysa Jimenezboth churned in seven markers in the 57-minute match.
Team captin Tin Francisco and rookie Ysa Jimenezboth churned in seven markers in the 57-minute match.
UST’s offensive went on ballistic mode with 38 attacks as
compared to CSA’s 18 hits. The team also fired 12 services aces, while having a
6-1 edge in blocks.
Erika Aliana Rivera and Lency Duarte both accounted for four points for CSA, who will next face UP next Saturday in Binan, Laguna.
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