Benilde's reign as NCAA champion is snapped by La Salle; FEU and Lyceum secure victories in Super League
Title: Lasalle Stays Unbeaten in SSL Collegiate Pre-season Volleyball
In Manila, the unbeaten streak of La Salle's Lady Spikers continues, as they outsmarted St. Benilde in a nail-biter match. Despite a challenging contest, they emerged victorious with scores of 22-25, 25-22, 25-22, 25-19.
The Lady Blazers, the reigning NCAA volleyball champions, remain winless in two games, with La Salle's NCAA MVP Mycah Go failing to secure a victory for her team. La Salle's star players, Thea Gagate, Alleiah Malaluan, and Leila Cruz, stepped up in crucial moments, helping the Archers secure a spot in the next round.
Jolina dela Cruz, Gagate, and Cruz contributed a combined 28 points, while rookies Amie Provido and Angel Canino added 18 points. On the other hand, Michelle Gamit and Jade Gentapa toiled hard but couldn't prevent St. Benilde's defeat.
In other matches, Far Eastern University bagged a win against Letran. The Lady Tamaraws, who suffered a close five-set loss to La Salle last week, bounced back to beat the debuting Lady Knights 25-12, 27-25, 25-15. Jean Asis led FEU with 11 points, aiding their quest for a berth in the next round.
Lyceum also claimed victory, defeating Emilio Aguinaldo College by set scores of 25-23, 25-18, 22-25, 25-21. With their composure and keen strategy , Joan Doguna, Johna Dolorito, Zonxi Dahab, and others guided the Lady Pirates to outlast the Lady Generals and avoid a fifth set.
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In the realm of NCAA basketball, La Salle's NCAA MVP Mycah Go is yet to notch a win, mirroring the Lady Blazers' struggle in their two games. Meanwhile, the basketball courts might be replaced with volleyball courts in the Sports chat room on our website's Communities app, as the exciting conquest of victories in the SSL Collegiate Pre-season Volleyball and the NCAA championship in basketball unfold.
