UST topples UE, Ateneo stays on top

University of Santo Tomas (UST) bucked a sluggish start to down University of the East (UE), 25-21, 25-15, 25-23, on Saturday and extend its winning streak to four games in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Season 79 women’s volleyball competition at the Araneta Coliseum.

Pam Lastimosa posted seven kills and three service points for 10 points, while Christine Francisco had a block, three service points and six kills for 10 points to lead the Tigresses of head coach Kungfu Reyes, whose wards improved to a 5-3 win-loss record to tie National University (NU) for third to fourth spots.