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Angeline Poyos from UST. SSL PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines – Angeline Poyos picked up where she left off, leading University of Santo Tomas to a 25-12, 21-25, 25-15, 25-21 victory over University of Perpetual Help System Dalta in the Shakey’s Super League (SSL ) Collegiate Pre-Season Championship Season 2 opener on Saturday at the Filoil EcoOil Center in San Juan.
Poyos, the top outside hitter in the SSL National Invitationals, dropped a game-high 20 points on 16 attacks to give the Golden Tigresses their first win in Pool C after proving their mastery of the Lady Altas, which they defeated in the bronze series of the previous conference last month.
Next to the super rookie. Kyla Cordora also stepped up with 13 points. Rising sophomore Regina Jurado scored 11 points, while Jonna Perdido added nine markers.
But UST coach KungFu Reyes wants more from his departments, especially the second unit, which fell to Perpetual Help’s replacements in the second set of the all-to-play format tournament.
“We still need to correct a lot of things, especially our second unit,” Reyes said in Filipino, as his second six could not sustain the blistering first set of the starters, who got the match off to a flying start with a 12-2 spread and the won the match. frame with 13 points.
“We have the same second unit. It’s the same team from the last conference. We must address our mistakes. It’s a good game. A win is a win. The next match is Monday, so we still have time to adapt,” he added.
UST is looking for its second win against Letran, which will parade its new coach Oliver Almadro on Monday
Mary Rhose Dapol led Perpetual Help with 11 points, while Winnie Bedaña added 10 markers to lose to the Tigresses for the third time in a row since the National Invitationals bronze medal series.
Perpetual Help looks to bounce back on Monday against back-to-back NCAA champion College of Saint Benilde.
Meanwhile, Arellano spoiled Edgar Barroga’s coaching debut for San Beda after winning in straight sets, 25-15, 25-21, 25-15.
The Lady Chiefs have less than 24 hours to prepare for their next Pool B match against National Invitationals runner-up Adamson at 5 p.m.
San Beda will also compete against the Lyceum on Sunday at 2 p.m
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