Assumption pounded Chiang Kai Shek College in junior’s volleyball at the Lyceum gym, 25-19, 25-23, 25-20, to end their campaign at 3-5.
Defending champion Lyceum of the Philippines topped the seniors level as it defeated University of the Assumption-Pampanga, 25-19, 25-18, 25-15, and finished the elims without a loss in nine matches.
Lyceum thus gained the twice-to-beat edge versus St. Scho in the semifinal round that starts Oct. 4.
The other semifinal match will pit Rizal Technological University (no. 2) against UA-P (no. 3).
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In basketball games at the St. Scho gym, St. Benedict won over St. Stephen’s High School in juniors play, 64-42, for an overall 2-5 slate.
College of Saint Benilde gained the number two position in the seniors division after beating Miriam College, 75-32, and will meet St. Benedict in the semis.
De La Salle-Zobel likewise edged St. Scho for the other twice-to-beat advantage in the juniors level as it prevailed, 61-56. The two teams will face each other again in the next round.