Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas and University of Batangas crowned themselves the men’s and women’s champions, respectively, in the 1st PG Flex-Universities and Colleges Athletic League (UCAL) Volleyball Tournament after downing their respective rivals Monday, May 13, at the UB gym in Batangas City.
The top-seeded PCU-D Dolphins made their title win very special by completing an 8-game sweep with a 25-21, 27-25, 25-23 thriller over the Lyceum of the Philippines-Batangas Pirates in their one-game title clash.
Power-hitting David Honra shone the brightest for the Dolphins after firing 23 points built on 18 attacks and five services aces, including the momentum-changing spikes in the second set that was extended.
It was also Honra and Maron Alfiler who bailed PCU-D out of trouble in the third with their timely shots as the Pirates refused to give up the contest without a fight.
The UB Lady Brahmans, on the other hand, won the title by downing LPU-B, 2517, 25-21, 21-25, 25-19, in their own one-game face-off – thanks to Lovely Hernandez who produced 17 points oin 15 attacks, 1 block and a service ace.
Like the Dolphins, the Lady Brahmans also captured the title in the tournament also presented by Angel’s Pizza undefeated.
Newcomer Philippine Women’s University consoled itself by finishing third in women’s side after its gallant against PCU-D, 25-23, 22-25, 16-25, 25-22, 15-8.
UB took the bronze in men’s side by clobbering Centro Escolar University, 25-19, 2513, 25-18.
Up next for the fastest growing league are the men’s basketball 3×3 and esports.
