Romwel Anzures

UST Golden Tigresses’ Detdet Pepito during their UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball clash vs. the De La Salle Lady Spikers. Photo from UAAP Media.

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1740574895526UAAP87 VB - Detdet Pepito-7168.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="UST Golden Tigresses Detdet Pepito during their UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball clash vs. the De La Salle Lady Spikers. Photo from UAAP Media."/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">UST Golden Tigresses’ Detdet Pepito during their UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball clash vs. the De La Salle Lady Spikers. <em>Photo from UAAP Media.</em></span></span></span>MANILA — University of Santo Tomas has won four straight games against De La Salle University dating back from last season.</div><p>The Golden Tigresses have also won consecutive five-set thrillers against the Lady Spikers, with the latest one coming from their UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball clash on Wednesday.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/2/26/uaap-ust-outlasts-la-salle-in-5-set-classic-for-2nd-straight-win-1953">READ: UST outlasts La Salle in 5-set classic for 2nd straight win</a></div><p>UST came from down two sets to one to eventually improve to 2-1 in the present tournament, and one of the España-based hitters’ vital cogs in the victory was team captain Detdet Pepito.</p><p>She tallied 24 digs and 16 receptions in their Season 86 Final 4 rematch, but for Pepito, what needs to be credited is their balanced attack.</p><p>“Kailangan teamwork, and napakita naman namin yun kanina,” she said just before exiting the MOA Arena in Pasay.</p><p>“Ni-remind ko rin sila na kailangan naming paghugutan yung isa’t isa kasi yung past few games namin, nagkanya-kanya talaga kami,” she added.</p><p>The Tigresses were all across the board against La Salle, with Angge Poyos’ 28 points on 21 attacks, three aces, and a block, and 17 digs and 17 receptions leading UST.</p><p>Reg Jurado finished with 17 points, six digs, and a reception, Cassie Carballo tossed 22 sets with two points and six digs, and Marga Altea had 10 points and one reception.</p><p>But for Pepito, their success against DLSU goes beyond the stats sheet</p><p>“Yung grit namin. This time, nabalik namin yung gutom namin talaga,” answered Pepito, when asked about what their edge against La Salle is.</p><p>She made it clear that they are treating each school equally when it comes to preparations, but it is their pride that needs to be hailed for their success against DLSU.</p><p>“Normal lang naman, kung paano lang namin paghandaan yung mga kalaban namin,” she said.</p><p>“Lagi niya (UST coach Kungfu Reyes} lang rin sinasabing magkaroon ng pride. UST yung dinadala namin, hindi yung kanya-kanyang apelyido,” added Pepito of their win which sent La Salle to its worst start since Season 68 in 2006.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABUysRBx4-6p0foU"></script>

<p>University of Santo Tomas has won four straight games against De La Salle University dating back from last season.</p>

University of Santo Tomas has won four straight games against De La Salle University dating back from last season.

Detdet Pepito on UST’s edge vs. La Salle in their modern-day rivalry: ‘Yung grit namin’

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Detdet Pepito on UST’s edge vs. La Salle in their modern-day rivalry: ‘Yung grit namin’

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Published Feb 26, 2025 09:59 PM PHT

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