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Lady Tamaraws recover form, crush Red Spikers in 3

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Far Eastern University recovered its form and fashioned out a 25-17, 25-16, 25-19 victory over San Beda U in the Classification matches of the V-League Collegiate Challenge yesterday at the Paco Arena Sports and Events in Manila. 

The Lady Tamaraws will face the winner of the match between San Sebastian College-Recoletos and University of Santo Tomas later in the day. 

FEU’s Karyme Truz skies for a score.

With San Beda staying within striking distance at 18-23 in the third set, the Lady Tams went to Alyssa Devosora, who punctuated their close-out run with a middle kill to end the match. 

“Gusto ko lang I-commend yung ladies for a doing a good job sa game, kasi they put in too much hard work don sa training namin na one week na one day lang kami nagpahinga,” head coach Tina Salak said of the win. 

Middle hitter Mitzi Panangin paced FEU with 11 points on 10 attacks and one block, while Devosora added eight markers to go with her nine digs. 

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No Lady Red Spiker scored in double digits as Trisha Paras and Chynna Castillo both ended with seven points.

Meanwhile, UST regained its winning ways, ripping San Sebastian, 25-20, 25-15, 25-15, in the other classification match in women’s play.

Camille Victoria’s back-to-back hits put the Golden Tigresses at match point before Mary Grace Vernaiz wrapped it up with an ace. 

UST will next face FEU for fifth place while relegating SSC to a battle for seventh with San Beda.

“Tapusin namin ito on a high note. Hindi man kami naka-pasok sa Top Four, at least makuha namin yung fifth,” said UST head coach Kungfu Reyes. “Kaya naman kami sumasali rito para matuto.” 

Rookie setter Cassie Carballo proved solid for the Tigresses, putting up an 10-excellent set showing to go along with four points, including three aces.

Victoria led UST’s assault with 11 points, including eight kills.

Kristine Dionisio led the Lady Stags with eight points on seven spikes and an ace, while Vea Sison ended with six digs and six excellent sets.

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