Rookie Angel Canino powers La Salle past UST in second-round action of the collegiate volleyball preseason. ShakeysSuperLeague
MANILA, Philippines – The La Salle Lady Spikers rose from a set down against the UST Golden Tigresses, 22-25, 27-25, 25-16, 25-21, to grab the early lead in the second round of the Shakey’s Super League on Sunday, October 30 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
“She’s very consistent. What she does in practice she’s showing it in the game,” said La Salle coach Noel Orcullo of Canino, a former UAAP high school Most Valuable Player. Veteran Jolina dela Cruz added 11 points while Thea Gagate scored 9 for La Salle.Regina Jurado had 12 points while Xyza Gula finished with 11 for UST.
UST almost had a 2-0 set advantage over La Salle after Tigresses coach Kung Fu Reyes called for time at 23-21 to strategize a finisher. Carrying the momentum, the Lady Spikers made quick work of the Golden Tigresses in the third set, exerting full dominance. UST tried to rally back in the fourth but it was not enough to forge a decider.