SAN Beda University secured the last Final Four slot after sweeping Mapua University, 25-19, 25-17, 25-19, on Tuesday in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Season 95 women’s volleyball tournament at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan.
Maria Viray led the Lady Red Spikers with 12 points, two blocks, three aces and 12 excellent digs and The victory was the second straight for the Lady Red Spikers, who tied University of Perpetual Help at third spot with a 6-2 won-lost record.
Francesca Racraquin added 12 points and Daryl Racraquin contributed 22 excellent digs and eight excellent receptions for the Red Lioness.
“We are happy that we secured a seat Final Four,” San Beda coach Nemesio Gavino Jr.said. “But we need to be hungier in the semifinals.
Jonina Fernandez finished with seven points and 10 excellent receptions and Lorraine Barias chipped in seven points for the Lady Cardinlas, who fell to 1-7.
San Beda faces Lyceum of the Philippines for its last assignment in the eliminartions on Friday.
San Sebastian College eliminated Lyceum, 25-20, 25-18, 20-25, 25-16, in the other match. Four players posted double-digits for the Lady Stags—Shannai Requireme and Reyann Canete with 14 points each, and Jamille Carreon and Kamille Tan with 12 apiece.
BaliPure player Jewelle Bermillo finished with 16 excellent digs and 14 excellent receptions while Alexia Sison had 12 excellent sets for the Lady Stags, who are eighth with a 2-6 card.
“This a big boost for the players for their next games,” Lady Stags coach Norvie Labuga said.
Monica Sevilla finished with 15 points, Ciamelle Wanta added 10 and Alexandra Rafael 11 as the Lady Pirates fell to 3-5 at seventh spot.
The Stags, meanwhile, defeated the Pirates, 25-14, 25-23, 25-20, 17-25, in men’s action.
Kier Tibayan led the Stags with 17 points, while Charles Del Rio and Harvie Dizon both chipped in 12 points for the team which improved to 2-6 won-lost.
Reynald Honra had 15 points and Robbie Pamitan added 12 for the Pirates, who fell to 1-7.
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