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UST's Josh Ybañez in action in the UAAP Season 86 men's volleyball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on March 24, 2024. UAAP Media

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UAAP 86 MVB - Josh Ybanez (5)

Kennedy Caacbay

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1711266318556UAAP 86 MVB - Josh Ybanez (5).JPG" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil" alt="UST&#x27;s Josh Ybañez in action in the UAAP Season 86 men&#x27;s volleyball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on March 24, 2024. UAAP Media"/><span class="fr-inner" spellcheck="false" style="text-align:left">UST&#x27;s Josh Ybañez in action in the UAAP Season 86 men&#x27;s volleyball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on March 24, 2024. <em>UAAP Media</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA – Reigning UAAP men&#x27;s volleyball Most Valuable Player (MVP) Josh Ybañez has proven time and time again his worth in España.</p><p>This time, he led the University of Santo Tomas (UST) to an emotional reverse sweep against defending champion National University, 28-30, 22-25, 25-23, 25-22, 15-9, in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.</p><p>Ybañez showcased his prowess in the offense and defense department, tallying a career-high 34 points on 31/62 attacks, two blocks, and an ace to go along with 25 excellent receptions.</p><p>&quot;Masaya naman po ako kasi, actually habang naglalaro, siyempre hindi ko nakikita &#x27;yung score. Pero as long as kaya kong mag-contribute sa team, kahit sa anong pamamaraan, gagawin ko,&quot; said the collegiate league MVP during the postgame press conference. </p><p>(I&#x27;m happy, but actually while I&#x27;m playing I couldn&#x27;t check the score. But as long as I could contribute to the team in any way, I will do it.)</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/3/24/ateneo-survives-up-in-battle-of-katipunan-1338"><strong>READ: UAAP: Kennedy Batas fires 30 as Ateneo survives UP in Battle of Katipunan</strong></a></div><div><span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none">Ybañez was quick to deflect credit despite posting his career-high in points.</span></div><p>&quot;Sobrang happy ako kasi nga I know it’s a collaborative effort, hindi lang ako. Alam kong nag-contribute lang ako pero actually ang team ang gumawa, ang team ang nagpanalo,&quot; he added.</p><p>(I&#x27;m happy because it&#x27;s a collaborative effort, it&#x27;s not just me. I know I just contributed but actually, the team produced, and the team won the game.)</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/3/23/feu-prevails-over-la-salle-in-marathon-five-setter-1534"><strong>READ: UAAP: FEU prevails over La Salle in marathon five-setter</strong></a></div><p>Sherwin Umandal added 15 points (13 attacks, two aces), while Gboy De Vega chipped in 11 attack points -- several of which came in the pivotal fourth set where UST snatched the momentum against the Bulldogs.</p><p>Props should also be given to Dux Yambao, who made the plays for the yellow jerseys with 26 excellent sets.</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/3/23/adamson-opens-second-round-with-hard-earned-sweep-of-ue-1352"><strong>READ: UAAP: Adamson opens second round with hard-earned sweep of UE</strong></a></div><p>After forcing a decider, the Golden Spikers rode on the momentum they gained from Sets 3 and 4 and surged to a 9-4 separation from a 3-3 deadlock in the final frame.</p><div><span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none">It was Ybañez who finished the 2-hour, 21-minute battle with a sharp kill in the end, 15-9.</span></div><p>UST joined Ateneo with a 5-4 card in the rankings, while NU dropped to 7-2, currently in second place behind FEU (7-1).</p>

<p>Reigning UAAP men's volleyball Most Valuable Player (MVP) Josh Ybañez has proven time and time again his worth in España.</p>

Reigning UAAP men's volleyball Most Valuable Player (MVP) Josh Ybañez has proven time and time again his worth in España.

UAAP: Ybañez sparks UST's stunning comeback vs. NU

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UAAP: Ybañez sparks UST's stunning comeback vs. NU

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published Mar 24, 2024 04:29 PM PHT

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