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Revenge is what DLSU Lady Spikers are waiting for after the UST Tigresses puts an only defeat in their records during the first meeting last December 2.
This time, it was the Lady Spikers who dominated the game with a straight set win against the Tigresses making 30-28, 25-15, 25-17 scores in the UAAP season 75 last January 26 at the FilOil Flying V Arena in San Juan.
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FIRST SET
Galang secured the first two points, but quickly recovered by Ortiz. Tied up on 4-4 score in the late 3rd minute.
Team captain Cabalejo sent a good attack, too quick for the La Salle to save. Gumabao came with fast recover. The Lady Spikers continue to attack making a 6-point lead. UST committed consecutive costly errors making DLSU to advance in a 20-14 score.
Lantin secured 4 service aces for UST. Tunay gave a good middle attack sealing a tie in 22-22 score.
Tunay continued to hit hard advancing to 23 points. Galang returned the favor. First set was extended. Cabalejo tried to step up and go for fast attacks. The blocks of DLSU continued to work well making 3 set points in the first set of the game. DLSU held strong sealing 30-28 score.
SECOND SET
No place of errors this time for both teams. DLSU advanced to a 5-point lead. Galang found a way to nail the ball. UST apparently did not anticipate that move. The Lady Spikers played a more controlled and aggressive game in the second set.
Cabalejo and Ortiz's attacks did not escape the towering blockers of DLSU, Mika Reyes, Michelle Gumabao and Abigail Marano. With a solid block from Fajardo, DLSU advanced to a set point. Gumabao hit a good attack, ending the second set in 25-15.
THIRD SET
A must-win set for the Lady Tigresses. The team advanced to 4-point lead from DLSU. Galang stopped the momentum by an impressive attack on the back court. Gumabao anticipated the attack of UP with a solid block adding a point for DLSU. Cabalejo and Tunay were steady with their attacks, but blocks continued to work well for DLSU and score tied up again to 13-13. Galang continue hitting the ball hard giving UST a difficult time to save. Tiu finished it from the back line.
Ara Galang dominated with 20 points for this match.
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