University of Santo Tomas battled back from a set down to beat Far Eastern U and join SSC in the lead in the early going of the single round phase where the top four teams will advance to the semis.
The Tigresses pounced on the Lady Tams’ anemic stint in the third set to gain the upperhand then finished off their rivals with a steady game in the fourth to clinch the victory in one hour and 16 minutes.
Guest players Mary Jean Balse and Michelle Carolino combined for 35 hits while skipper Aiza Maizo made seven blocks and finished with 13 points for the Tigresses, who are seeking their fourth championship in the league sponsored by Shakey’s Pizza.
FEU, making its first-ever quarterfinal appearance, started out strong but faltered in the second set and never recovered from a poor performance in the third frame.
The Lady Tams drew 15 points from Mayette Carolino while Irish Morada had 10 and Rachel Anne Daquis, Cherry Vivas and Shaira Gonzalez combined for 25 points.
score
1st set 19-25
2nd set 25-18
3rd set 25-7
4th set 25-19
The Tigresses pounced on the Lady Tams’ anemic stint in the third set to gain the upperhand then finished off their rivals with a steady game in the fourth to clinch the victory in one hour and 16 minutes.
Guest players Mary Jean Balse and Michelle Carolino combined for 35 hits while skipper Aiza Maizo made seven blocks and finished with 13 points for the Tigresses, who are seeking their fourth championship in the league sponsored by Shakey’s Pizza.
FEU, making its first-ever quarterfinal appearance, started out strong but faltered in the second set and never recovered from a poor performance in the third frame.
The Lady Tams drew 15 points from Mayette Carolino while Irish Morada had 10 and Rachel Anne Daquis, Cherry Vivas and Shaira Gonzalez combined for 25 points.
score
1st set 19-25
2nd set 25-18
3rd set 25-7
4th set 25-19
