The Lady Maroons’ tandem of Monivic Santos and Medelene Ramos came through in the doubles match to foil the Lady Archers’ bid for a twice-to-beat edge in the Finals.
Santos and Ramos beat Princess Castillo and Nikki Arandia, 7-6 (3), 6-2, in the second duel as UP forged a knockout match with defending champion University of Santo Tomas on Thursday, which failed to lock up the last championship slot after losing to National University, 2-3, last Sunday.
UP started off strong, winning the first two matches with Sarah Lim turning back Martina Guba, 6-2, 6-4, in the opening singles before Joanna Peña and Nicole Eugenio outworking Aira Putiz and Lynette Palasac, 6-3, 7-5, in the first doubles.
Reggie Santiago won over Zhane Quitara, 6-4, 6-0 while Marinel Rudas handily beat JV Custodio, 6-0, 6-2, gave La Salle its wins.
Meanwhile, the men’s Finals between the Bulldogs, who holds a twice-to-beat advantage after pulling off a 10-game sweep in the elimination round, and the Growling Tigers unfolds Thursday.