UST, La Salle duos still unbeaten
University of Santo Tomas’ Babylove Barbon and Gen Eslapor made quick work of Adamson’s Kring Uy and Chen Ave, 21-10, 21-9, on Saturday to fuel their bid for a fourth straight crown in UAAP women’s beach volleyball.
The Tigresses remained unbeaten in Season 82, as did La Salle after a 21-23, 21-10, 15-10 victory over Far Eastern U at Sands SM by the Bay.
UST notched its 22nd straight victory in the tournament dating back to the 2016 season.
The Lady Spikers tied the Tigresses at 4-0 behind Tin Tiamzon and Justine Jazareno.
“We have the potential to go far in this tournament and I’m proud of my teammates because we went through a lot in training,” Tiamzon said.
The Lady Tamaraws fell to third place at 3-1.
Ateneo’s Ponggay Gaston and Roma Mae Doromal subdued National U’s Andrea Abian and Chlea dela Fuente, 21-10, 21-8, to seize solo fourth.
The Lady Eagles have won their last two matches after opening the season at 0-2.
In the other women’s match, University of the Philippines (1-3) outlasted University of the East (0-4), 12-21, 21-18, 15-13.