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UAAP: 'Support system' finding groove for UST in time for Final 4

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Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="KC Galdones and the rest of UST" s="" have="" been="" stepping="" up="" for="" Eya="" Laure.="" UAAP="" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/sports/06/08/uaap-84-wvb-ust-vs-ue-kc-galdones-1264.jpg"/><figcaption>KC Galdones and the rest of UST&#x27;s &quot;support system&quot; have been stepping up for Eya Laure. UAAP Media.</figcaption></figure></div> MANILA, Philippines -- Eya Laure&#x27;s supporting cast in the University of Santo Tomas (UST) has taken the spotlight in recent games, much to the delight of the Golden Tigresses&#x27; coaches.Laure has carried the scoring load for UST throughout most of the UAAP Season 84 women&#x27;s volleyball tournament, but the likes of Ypril Tapia and KC Galdones have stepped up in back-to-back matches against Far Eastern University (FEU) and the University of the East (UE).In a four-set win against the Lady Tamaraws, Tapia scored 16 points to provide ample back-up for Laure (19 points). In a sweep of UE on Tuesday, Galdones earned Player of the Match honors with 11 points, while Tapia top-scored with 13. Laure had 12 points against the Lady Warriors.For UST coach Yani Fernandez, the resurgence of their role players is a good sign as the Tigresses prepare for the Final 4.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/06/07/22/uaap-ust-sweeps-ue-for-sure-final-4-slot">READ: UST sweeps UE for sure Final 4 slot</a></li></ul>&quot;&#x27;Pag kalat &#x27;yung scoring nga namin, and then siyempre, very unpredictable pagdating sa kalaban,&quot; pointed out Fernandez, who called the shots for UST against the Lady Warriors with head coach Kungfu Reyes dealing to a personal matter.&quot;Kung si Eya lang ng si Eya, especially sa crunch time, crucial situation, alam na kaagad kung kanino ibibigay,&quot; he added.Laure had been virtually unstoppable in the first round of the competition, where she compiled 160 points through seven matches. But opposing teams adjusted to UST&#x27;s offense in the second round, and she was held in check in back-to-back losses against Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University.The Lady Spikers were especially effective in limiting Laure, as she scored a UAAP-career low eight points in a four-set defeat.With Laure&#x27;s teammates now finding their groove, Fernandez is confident that their offense will become more dynamic -- something that should serve them well in the semifinals of the tournament.&quot;Nagyon, nagkakaroon tayo ng mga nagdo-double digits, nagpe-Player of the Game &#x27;yung mga ibang ka-teammate ni Eya. So, mas maganda para sa amin &#x27;yun,&quot; he said. &quot;Kasi siyempre, nagkakaroon ng kumpiyansa ang isa&#x27;t isa, especially &#x27;yung setter.&quot;&quot;Nakikita din namin na nage-effort, all players, especially sa mga kanya-kanyang position. So, at least &#x27;yun, kahit papaano magkaroon man ng kaunting effect sa kalaban,&quot; he added.Galdones believes that they will continue to elevate their performances in the Final 4.&quot;Hindi ko po masasabi na nasa peak na po kami. Kasi, kulang pa po kami sa pagiging consistent sa loob ng court eh,&quot; she said. &quot;Ang dami pa po naming kailangang ayusin, like &#x27;yung grabe po kami mag-error.&quot;The Golden Tigresses will conclude their elimination round campaign on Thursday with an all-important match-up against the National University Lady Bulldogs.

Eya Laure's supporting cast in UST has taken the spotlight in recent games, much to the delight of the Golden Tigresses' coaches.

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UAAP: 'Support system' finding groove for UST in time for Final 4

Camille B. Naredo,

ABS-CBN News

Published June 08, 2022 03:14 PM PHT

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