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UAAP: La Salle keeps unbeaten record, sweeps FEU
UAAP: La Salle keeps unbeaten record, sweeps FEU
Karl Cedrick Basco,
ABS-CBN News
Published Mar 11, 2023 02:37 PM PHT
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Updated Mar 11, 2023 03:03 PM PHT

MANILA (UPDATED) -- The De La Salle Lady Spikers continued their winning ways as they trampled the Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws in the UAAP Season 85 women's volleyball Tournament.
MANILA (UPDATED) -- The De La Salle Lady Spikers continued their winning ways as they trampled the Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws in the UAAP Season 85 women's volleyball Tournament.
The undefeated Lady Spikers appeared to be unthreatened the entire match against the Lady Tamaraws to book a 25-16, 25-18, 25-21 sweep, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City Wednesday.
The undefeated Lady Spikers appeared to be unthreatened the entire match against the Lady Tamaraws to book a 25-16, 25-18, 25-21 sweep, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City Wednesday.
La Salle raised its perfect record to 5-0 to strengthen its hold on the top spot while FEU slid to 2-3.
La Salle raised its perfect record to 5-0 to strengthen its hold on the top spot while FEU slid to 2-3.
Angel Canino and Thea Gagate provided solid numbers for the streaking La Salle with 13 points apiece.
Angel Canino and Thea Gagate provided solid numbers for the streaking La Salle with 13 points apiece.
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The team also saw the first appearance of Alleiah Malaluan in the season, playing half of the second set and tallying a single point. Malaluan was sidelined in the first four game of DLSU due to a minor knee injury.
The team also saw the first appearance of Alleiah Malaluan in the season, playing half of the second set and tallying a single point. Malaluan was sidelined in the first four game of DLSU due to a minor knee injury.
“Actually, di namin inaasahan na ganito yung magiging resulta ng game na straight sets. Kasi mataas yung kumpyansa nila going into this game dahil nanalo sila sa against Ateneo… Marami parin kaming kailangan itama sa team kasi medyo nagkakaron pa ng lapses lalo na pag malayo na kami,” head coach Noel Orcullo said.
“Actually, di namin inaasahan na ganito yung magiging resulta ng game na straight sets. Kasi mataas yung kumpyansa nila going into this game dahil nanalo sila sa against Ateneo… Marami parin kaming kailangan itama sa team kasi medyo nagkakaron pa ng lapses lalo na pag malayo na kami,” head coach Noel Orcullo said.
The Lady Spikers built an early 13-8 lead after a 6-0 run capped by a block point from Gagate. The lead went up to six as Baby Jyne Soreno fired an off-the-block spike, 19-13.
The Lady Spikers built an early 13-8 lead after a 6-0 run capped by a block point from Gagate. The lead went up to six as Baby Jyne Soreno fired an off-the-block spike, 19-13.
FEU made a last push in the ensuing plays with a 6-1 spurt sparked by an attack from Alyzza Devosora to trim their deficit to 19-20.
FEU made a last push in the ensuing plays with a 6-1 spurt sparked by an attack from Alyzza Devosora to trim their deficit to 19-20.
A service error of the Lady Tams followed by an ace of Gagate put La Salle at match point, 24-21. It eventually ended with another error of FEU.
A service error of the Lady Tams followed by an ace of Gagate put La Salle at match point, 24-21. It eventually ended with another error of FEU.
In the second frame, FEU managed to keep their opponent within striking distance after a crosscourt hit of Chenie Tagaod, 12-14.
In the second frame, FEU managed to keep their opponent within striking distance after a crosscourt hit of Chenie Tagaod, 12-14.
But Leila Cruz showed might to pace the green-and-white for a 20-14 separation. Gagate further widened the lead with a push then a running hit to assure La Salle with a 2-0 advantage in the game.
But Leila Cruz showed might to pace the green-and-white for a 20-14 separation. Gagate further widened the lead with a push then a running hit to assure La Salle with a 2-0 advantage in the game.
Tagaod was the lone bright spot for the Lady Tamaraws with 10 points.
Tagaod was the lone bright spot for the Lady Tamaraws with 10 points.
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