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UAAP 84: Eya Laure sparks UST comeback win vs. La Salle

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="UST" s="" Eya="" Laure.="" Photo="" from="" the="" UAAP="" Facebook="" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/sports/05/12/20220512-volleyball.jpg"/><figcaption>UST&#x27;s Eya Laure. <em>Photo from the UAAP Facebook page</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Eya Laure duplicated her career-high in UAAP Season 84 women&#x27;s volleyball Thursday night while towing University of Santo Tomas past De La Salle University in a thrilling 26-24, 22-25, 25-27, 25-23, 15-12 win.</p><p>Laure dished out impressive numbers, finishing with a tournament-best 28 points off 23 attacks, 3 aces, and 2 blocks to go along with 20 excellent digs and 19 excellent receptions.</p><p>Down by four points in the final frame, the 23-year-old took charge, scoring three consecutive points in an 8-1 blast to put UST at match point, 14-12. She then punctuated the game by blocking Jyne Soreno.</p><p>Ysa Jimenez poured in 13 points, while Victoria and Kecelyn Galdones each had 11 points for the Golden Tigresses, who now went up to 3-1.</p><p>Mafe Galanza steered the offense with 31 excellent sets while Bernadette Pepito and Janel Delerio had 26 excellent digs and 24 excellent receptions.</p><p>Alleiah Malaluan’s 26-point performance led La Salle.</p><p>Thea Gagate and Jolina Dela Cruz each had 12 points for the Lady Spikers while team captain Marrione Alba tossed 37 excellent sets.</p><div> </div>

The Golden Tigresses eked out a 26-24, 22-25, 25-27, 25-23, 15-12 win against the Lady Archers in UAAP women's volleyball Thursday.