UST claims 5th UAAP beach volleyball title

University of Santo Tomas retained its position atop the sand courts after humbling Far Eastern University in the finals of the UAAP Season 80 beach volleyball tournament Saturday at SM Sands by the Bay.

The Tigresses completed their dominance over the Lady Tamaraws with 25-15, 25-19 win in Game 2.

Bernadeth Pons’ final attempt turned out to be UST’s winning point as the ball careened off the line as Cherry Rondina and Caitlyn Viray celebrated the school’s fifth beach volleyball plum.

Cherry Rondina won her third MVP award to go with her third sand court trophy.

The Golden Tigresses completed a nine-game sweep of the season.

In Game 1, UST also pounced on FEU’s late errors for the a 21-16, 22-20 victory.

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