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UAAP: Josh Ybañez shines as UST trounces UE, secures Final 4 berth
UAAP: Josh Ybañez shines as UST trounces UE, secures Final 4 berth
Rom Anzures,
ABS-CBN News
Published Apr 21, 2024 03:55 PM PHT
UST’s Josh Ybañez. Photo from UAAP Media.
UST’s Josh Ybañez. Photo from UAAP Media.MANILA — University of Santo Tomas trounced the University of the East to clinch a Final Four spot in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament.
MANILA — University of Santo Tomas trounced the University of the East to clinch a Final Four spot in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament.
The Golden Spikers defeated the Red Warriors in three sets, 25-15, 25-21, 25-16, in their Sunday afternoon matchup at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
The Golden Spikers defeated the Red Warriors in three sets, 25-15, 25-21, 25-16, in their Sunday afternoon matchup at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
The España-based squad improved to 8-5 in the team standings to further their lead over Ateneo de Manila University, while UE fell to 1-12. The Blue Eagles' loss to De La Salle University later in the day formalized the Golden Spikers' place in the semifinals.
The España-based squad improved to 8-5 in the team standings to further their lead over Ateneo de Manila University, while UE fell to 1-12. The Blue Eagles' loss to De La Salle University later in the day formalized the Golden Spikers' place in the semifinals.
Josh Ybañez led UST with 18 points that were built on 17 attacks and an ace, and he also put up 11 digs and seven receptions.
Josh Ybañez led UST with 18 points that were built on 17 attacks and an ace, and he also put up 11 digs and seven receptions.
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UST’s Josh Ybañez. Photo from UAAP Media.
UST’s Josh Ybañez. Photo from UAAP Media.Paul Colinares followed with 12, Sherwin Umandal posted 11, while Dux Yambao tossed 15 excellent sets.
Paul Colinares followed with 12, Sherwin Umandal posted 11, while Dux Yambao tossed 15 excellent sets.
"Mindset namin since last part na 'to ng tournament, all out na kami," said UST assistant coach Benjamin Mape after the game.
"Mindset namin since last part na 'to ng tournament, all out na kami," said UST assistant coach Benjamin Mape after the game.
"Lahat na ng ano namin, lahat na ng pinaghirapan, lahat na ng challenges, ito na yung dulo so gagawin na namin yung the best."
"Lahat na ng ano namin, lahat na ng pinaghirapan, lahat na ng challenges, ito na yung dulo so gagawin na namin yung the best."
"Lahat ng execution, lahat ng plays, lahat ng analyzations sa opponents gagawin namin para makapasok kami sa Finals. 'Yun yung mindset ng coaches at ng buong team at mga players," he added.
"Lahat ng execution, lahat ng plays, lahat ng analyzations sa opponents gagawin namin para makapasok kami sa Finals. 'Yun yung mindset ng coaches at ng buong team at mga players," he added.
The Recto hitters committed 20 errors in the game, five more than UST’s, and this added to the 75-52 advantage of the Golden Spikers in the match that only lasted for 80 minutes.
The Recto hitters committed 20 errors in the game, five more than UST’s, and this added to the 75-52 advantage of the Golden Spikers in the match that only lasted for 80 minutes.
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Meanwhile, no player from the Red Warriors finished in double digits.
Meanwhile, no player from the Red Warriors finished in double digits.
Leading them was the duo of Tebs Aligayon and Angelo Reyes who both scored eight points each, while following them were Joshua Pozas who finished with seven markers, 11 receptions, and four digs, and Andre Bicar who finished with 17 excellent sets.
Leading them was the duo of Tebs Aligayon and Angelo Reyes who both scored eight points each, while following them were Joshua Pozas who finished with seven markers, 11 receptions, and four digs, and Andre Bicar who finished with 17 excellent sets.
UST will conclude their elimination round campaign next Saturday at the same venue when they face De La Salle University at 4 PM, while UE will be going up against the also-ran University of the Philippines on the same playdate at 10 AM.
UST will conclude their elimination round campaign next Saturday at the same venue when they face De La Salle University at 4 PM, while UE will be going up against the also-ran University of the Philippines on the same playdate at 10 AM.
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