DEFENDING champion University of Santo Tomas (UST) completed a six-match sweep of the eliminations as Khy Progella, Cameron Grace Villaluz and third player Grithney Jhyn Dadang made quick work of Ateneo's Ten Quimpo, Abigail May Martija and third player Reggie Isabel Sanchez, 21-9, 21-10, in the UAAP Season 86 high school girls beach volleyball tournament at the Sands SM By The Bay on Friday.

Adamson University finished No. 2 with a 5-1 record as Shai Nitura and Fel Sagaysay topped National University Nazareth School's Vilmarie Toos and Laiza Benigay, 21-16, 21-14.

Far Eastern University-Diliman's Love Lopez, Sheena Cafe and third player Frenchie Premaylon and Love Lopez prevailed over De La Salle-Zobel's Aislinn Alemaña, Angel Jaden Cenizal and third player Katarina Tria, 21-7, 21-11, to secure the No. 3 ranking with a 4-2 slate.

The knockout Final Four is set for Saturday afternoon as the top-ranked Junior Tiger Sands play the Bullpups, who ended up fourth in the eliminations at 3-3, at 4 p.m.

The Baby Falcons are going up against the Baby Tamaraws in the other Final Four pairing at 4:45 p.m.

UST and Adamson are gunning for their second straight stint in the one-match Final set on Sunday.

After reaching the podium last season, the Junior Lady Spikers, with a 2-4 mark, will miss the Final Four.

The Blue Eagles logged a 1-5 card in sixth spot, while the Junior Fighting Maroons wound up last at 0-6.