UAAP volleyball: Eya Laure powers UST past La Salle in tough five-setter
MANILA, Philippines – Eya Laure tackled herself in the fifth set as she lifted the University of Santo Tomas past La Salle, 26-24, 22-25, 25-27, 25-23, 15-12, in UAAP Women’s Basketball Season 84 on Thursday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
As Tigresses trailed 7-11 in the fifth set, Laure helped his team bounce back, scoring the final four points – including Baby Jyne Soreno’s game win – to gain the upper hand in a drag match. three hours and two minutes long.
The third-year player continued to prove to be a thorn in La Salle’s side as she launched 28 points built on 23 spikes, three aces and two blocks as UST recorded their third straight win over the team coached by Ramil De Jesus prior to their four consecutive overall wins in 2019.
“Kailangan ako yung huling taong nakatayo,” said Laure, who also has 20 digs and 19 excellent receptions. “Ako dapat yung huling susuko kahit suko na lahat ng teammates ko. Kailangan di ako susuko para makita nila na lumalaban ako para lumaban rin sila. Walang aayaw. ”
[I have to be the last man standing. I should be the last one to give up from the team even we’re down. I have to keep on fighting so I can lead by example that no one will give up.]
“Facing La Salle is not easy. Their system is solid and successful. We are happy to win (consecutive games) against them,” she added.
Besides Laure, who also scored 4 points in a row when the 4th set was tied at 21, UST coach Kungfu Reyes also had rich contributions from Ysa Jimenez with 13 points and Camille Victoria and KC Galdones each scoring. add 11 points.
Setter MaFe Galanza launched 31 excellent sets when UST was hit back Tuesday’s loss to the University of the Philippines, which it came in second with an identical 3-1 record.
“I can’t do it alone. I’m happy with the team’s support system tonight. While we were on the field, I said to everyone: ‘Ang galing mo!’ Laure said, who also scored 28 points in their previous match but got the result lost. “I am really grateful to my teammates. I will trust them whatever happens.”
La Salle absorbed it Second loss in a rowslide down 2-2 tied with Adamson.
Leiah Malaluan has amassed a career-best 26 points built in 24 attacks and two aces with 22 stellar relays and 18 digs. Jolina Dela Cruz and Thea Gagate each have 12 points, while Soreno adds 11 points.
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