Galang powers La Salle

La Salle skipper Ara Galang sustained her scoring splurge as La Salle downed University of Santo Tomas in straight sets, 25-23, 27-25, 25-17, yesterday and stayed unbeaten in three games in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament at Filoil Flying V Arena.

Galang fired 21 points while Cyd Demecillo chipped in 15 to lift the Lady Spikers on top together with defending champion Ateneo.

In the other match, Adamson walloped University of the East, 25-9, 25-15, 25-17.

Mylene Paat and Jessica Galana lifted the Lady Falcons to their first win with a combined 24 points.

Galang has amassed 63 points to lead the league in scoring.

The Tigresses slipped to 1-1, while the Lady Warriors dropped their second straight assignment.

In juniors basketball, National University kicked off its title defense with a 71-66 overtime triumph over Far Eastern University.

Ateneo, last season’s runner-up, drubbed De La Salle Zobel, 68-57, while Adamson downed UST, 75-69, and University of the Philippines overpowered UE, 67-54.