ANGELINE Poyos dropped 22 points to propel University of Santo Tomas to a 25-16, 19-25, 14-25, 25-22, 15-12 decision over College of St. Benilde yesterday in the V-League Collegiate Challenge women’s division at the Paco Arena in Manila.
The Golden Tigresses remained on top with a 4-0 mark while bolstering their semifinals chances, thanks to sophomore Poyos who also had 10 digs and five excellent receptions.
Lefty spikers Jonna Perdido and Regina Jurado also contributed 14 and 11 points, respectively, for the Espana-based crew which moved two wins of an eliminations sweep.
“Halos lahat very challenging iyong mga laro, pero mas nakaka-challenge is paano kami makakabounce back after two (straight) set losses. Maganda, at least naka-recover kami.
Iyon naman ang sinasabi namin sa players kanina–control the controllable, magkaroon ng composure in times na hindi sumasabay sa amin iyong momentum,” UST coach Kungfu Reyes said.
“Na-overcome naman namin, iyong palitan namin ng tao, may mga tumatama, minsan, may mga hindi nagco-contribute sa gusto namin mangyari. Again, iyong maturity in certain situations, at least nakukuha namin, regardless of the result. Importante is kung paano sila nagrreact doon sa mga instructions namin,” he added.
Outside hitter Wielyn Estoque tallied a game-high 31 points for the Lady Blazers, while Rhea Densing had 14 markers. Mary Grace Borromeo and Zam Nolasco chipped in 11 and 10 points, respectively, for CSB.
The Lady Blazers fell to 2-3.
In the second match, meanwhile, Far Eastern University trounced Letran 25-16, 25-22, 25-15.
