Shakey's V-League FEU, NU book s’final berths | Inquirer Sports

Shakey’s V-League FEU, NU book s’final berths

By: - Reporter / @jwpayoINQ
/ 02:19 AM August 24, 2015

Far Eastern University and National University overwhelmed their opponents Sunday to clinch semifinal playoff berths in the Shakey’s V-League Season 12 Collegiate Conference at Filoil Flying V Arena.

The Lady Tamaraws ripped De La Salle-Dasmariñas in every way for a 25-7, 25-11, 25-11 rout, while the Lady Bulldogs also swept St. Benilde, 25-19, 25-21, 25-18.

“I’m happy because our players performed well,” said FEU coach Shaq delos Santos. “It’s a good preparation for our coming games.”

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FEU and NU forged a three-way tie for second at 4-1 with University of Santo Tomas, while Arellano, the reigning NCAA titlist, also remains in semifinal contention at 2-3.

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All four teams brace for a tight quarterfinal windup as only Ateneo, the solo leader with a 5-0 record, had secured the first semifinal slot.

The Lady Tamaraws hardly needed the services of team star Bernadeth Pons, who played limited minutes against the hapless Lady Patriots.

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Heather Anne Guino-o and Toni Rose Basas took charge with 10 points each as the Lady Tamaraws unloaded 36 kills, double the Lady Patriots’ measly output of 18.

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The Lady Tamaraws also had a 6-1 advantage in blocks and fired 13 aces.

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Dindin Santiago-Manabat delivered an all-around 13-point performance for NU with eight kills, three aces and a couple of blocks

Jaja Santiago finished with the same output even as Myla Pablo added 11 points for the Lady Bulldogs, who pulled ahead midway in every set.

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“We played well, but I have to keep pushing them because we still had some elementary errors,” said NU coach Roger Gorayeb.

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