Junior Tigresses dethrone NU girls

MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas dug deep to dethrone National University Nazareth School and book a championship seat in a come-from-behind 25-22, 19-25, 17-25, 25-19, 15-11 victory in the Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (SGVIL) Rising Stars Cup Division 1 Final Four yesterday at the La Salle Greenhills Gym.

Fueled by the momentum of their fourth-set comeback, the Junior Tigresses uncorked a decisive 7-1 run in the fifth frame to snuff the fight out of the stunned Lady Bullpups for their breakthrough final appearance.

Kimberly Rubin led the way for the Junior Tigresses with 20 points. Patricia Mendoza added 12 markers while Jezel Silvestre and Nicole Pelaez chipped in 11 points each for UST, which remained unbeaten in six games and avenged its semis loss to NUNS in UAAP Season 88.