UAAP: La Salle downs UST to secure second seed, twice-to-beat advantage

Metro Manila, Philippines - The De La Salle University Lady Spikers earned the second seed and the last twice-to-beat with a four-set victory over the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses, 23-25, 25-20, 30-28, 29-27, in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball playoff match on Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Team captain Angel Canino anchored the offense for the Lady Spikers with 24 huge points, 10 digs, and 12 receptions.

With the victory, La Salle needs to win only once in the Final Four - against the Golden Tigresses again - on Saturday, May 3, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

Shevana Laput added 22 points, while Alleiah Malaluan and Amie Provido provided 11 points and 10 points for the Lady Spikers, respectively.

It was La Salle's defense that made the difference, tallying 20 blocks, a handful of which came in the crucial stretch of the fourth set to seal the triumph.

Angeline Poyos paced UST with 24 points, while Regina Jurado was the other Golden Tigresses player in double figures with 12 points.