Momentum shifts and statement wins define UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball weekend

The race for positioning in UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball took on a sharper edge over the weekend, as contenders asserted themselves and redemption stories began to take shape midway through the second round.

Saturday action at the Smart Araneta Coliseum set the tone, with the UST Golden Tigresses showing composure after dropping the opening set against the Ateneo Lady Eagles. What followed was a dominant response, as UST tightened its grip on the match to secure a four-set victory and extend its winning streak to three.

The Tigresses leaned on the consistent firepower of MVP contender Angge Poyos and Reg Jurado, who combined for 20 points, while Jonna Perdido added 11 markers. Setter Cassie Carballo orchestrated the offense with precision, tallying 22 excellent sets along with two points of her own.

On the other side, Ateneo continued to search for rhythm. Rookie Ana Hermosura stood as the lone bright spot with 13 points, as support from Zel Tsunashima and Alex Montoro proved insufficient to halt the team’s slide in the standings.

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Later in the day, the DLSU Lady Spikers once again demonstrated why they remain the team to beat. Despite a brief stumble, La Salle preserved its unbeaten run with a gritty four-set win over the Adamson Lady Falcons.

Canino delivered 21 points to anchor the Lady Spikers, with Amie Provido adding 18 and Laput contributing 10. Adamson, however, showed resilience behind Nitura’s 23-point outing, alongside support from Joy Aseo and playmaker Fhei Sagaysay, who dished out 30 excellent sets. Still, the Falcons slipped to a 4-4 record, settling in fifth place.

Sunday’s matches shifted the spotlight to both dominance and redemption. The UP Fighting Maroons wasted no time asserting control, sweeping the still-winless UE Lady Warriors in straight sets to solidify their standing.

But the day’s most compelling narrative belonged to the FEU Lady Tamaraws, who flipped the script against the defending champions, the NU Lady Bulldogs. After suffering a painful reverse sweep in their first-round meeting, FEU refused to let history repeat itself.

In a tense five-set battle, the Lady Tamaraws held their ground and displayed collective resolve, outlasting NU in a dramatic extended fifth set. This time, it was FEU that showed composure under pressure, proving that lessons from past defeats can fuel defining victories.

As the second round progresses, the weekend’s results highlight a shifting landscape—where streaks are built, redemption is earned, and every match carries greater weight in the race to the top.

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