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University of Santo Tomas against Adamson University in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball stepladder quarterfinals. UAAP Media.

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777455806104UAAP 88 WVB F4 AdU vs. UST- UST-0455.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>University of Santo Tomas against Adamson University in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball stepladder quarterfinals. UAAP Media.</div>MANILA (UPDATED) — University of Santo Tomas finally solved the Adamson University puzzle, sweeping the Lady Falcons on its way to the next stage of the UAAP Season 88 women&#x27;s volleyball stepladder.After going winless against Adamson in two meetings during the elimination round, the Golden Tigresses pulled the right strings to complete a 25-16, 25-18, 25-19 victory over the Lady Falcons on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.&quot;To be honest, mas maganda sana kung naipanalo pa rin namin yung elims. Pero pinanghugutan talaga namin yun,&quot; said UST head coach Shaq Delos Santos.&quot;Nag-add yun sa eagerness namin. Pinag-aralan talaga namin kaya nasabayan na namin sila,&quot; he added.UST will face National University on Saturday at the Big Dome, with the winner advancing to the best-of-three Finals against unbeaten De La Salle University.The España-based spikers will again lean on Angge Poyos, who delivered 17 points, eight digs, and seven receptions. But none was bigger than her through-the-block hit late in the match that sealed the win for the Tigresses.Regina Jurado also stood out with 13 points and 14 receptions, while Jonna Perdido added 10 markers, 10 digs, and seven receptions. Avril Bron chipped in seven points, including two of UST&#x27;s last points before Poyos put the game away.Team captain Detdet Pepito also anchored the defense, finishing with 16 digs, nine receptions, and four excellent sets.Meanwhile, the campaign of Season 88 MVP Shaina Nitura and Adamson came to an end, capping a strong run that saw the Lady Falcons snap a three-year Final Four drought.Nitura still impressed in the loss with 13 points, 11 receptions, and seven digs, while Frances Mordi added 11. No other Lady Falcon scored in double figures.

University of Santo Tomas advanced in the #UAAPSeason88 women’s volleyball stepladder after sweeping Adamson University on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.

University of Santo Tomas advanced in the #UAAPSeason88 women’s volleyball stepladder after sweeping Adamson University on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.

UAAP: UST sweeps Adamson, sets up stepladder clash vs. National U

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UAAP: UST sweeps Adamson, sets up stepladder clash vs. National U

Rom Anzures,

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Published April 29, 2026 05:45 PM PHT

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Updated April 29, 2026 07:46 PM PHT

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