by Kristel Satumbaga
University of Santo Tomas and Far Eastern University strengthened their Final Four bids following victories over separate rivals yesterday in the UAAP women’s volleyball at The Arena in San Juan City.
The Tigresses outhustled the University of the Philippines Lady Maroons, 25-21, 25-12, 26-24, while the Lady Tamaraws outplayed resilient National University Lady Bulldogs, 25-21, 25-19, 25-22.
The victories improved UST and FEU’s tallies to identical 8-4 marks at joint third to trail behind early semifinalist Ateneo (10-1) and defending champion La Salle (8-3).
UP skidded to 6-7 at fifth to put its semifinal bid in peril while NU, which was already eliminated from the race, fell to 3-9.
In men’s play, Ateneo and Adamson bested their foes to complete the semifinal cast.
The Eagles downed the University of Santo Tomas Tigers, 25-22, 25-17, 25-19, while the Falcons edged the University of the East Warriors, 27-25, 25-17, 25-15.
The win earned Ateneo and Adamson Final Four seats along with defending champion National University and Far Eastern University.
