UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas and National University-Nazareth School remained 1-2 in the UAAP Season 87 High School Boys' Volleyball Tournament, overpowering De La Salle-Zobel and University of the Philippines-Integrated School, respectively, on Saturday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion Arena in Manila.

UST setter Jefferson Abalos. UAAP PHOTO

The Junior Golden Spikers remained undefeated in five matches after a 59-minute rout of the Junior Green Spikers, 25-17, 25-15, 25-8.

Meanwhile, the Bullpups extended their winning streak to three games with a commanding 25-5, 25-11, 25-6 victory over the Junior Fighting Maroons.

The Junior Golden Spikers showcased their best start of the match in the third set, surging to an early 10-1 lead and maintaining full control throughout.

Joncriz Ayco sealed the victory with consecutive attacks, bringing the Junior Golden Spikers to match point and securing a dominant win.

Rainier Lorayes emerged as UST's leading scorer, showcasing his offensive prowess with 13 points, including 10 kills and two blocks.

Ayco contributed 10 points, while Gherick Luston added nine.

In the match between NUNS and UPIS, Matthew Abut led the scoring with an impressive 11 points, which included seven service aces, three attacks and one block — all achieved in the first and final sets.

Miguel Egger supported the effort with 10 points, while Irilis Kasim and Xandrex Ragusta contributed nine points each.

This victory elevated NUNS to a 5-1 record.

Alex Baligod and Jake Sandrino were the top scorers for the Junior Green Spikers, both netting five points with four attacks.

The Junior Green Spikers fell to 2-3, tying the Baby Tamaraws for fifth place after suffering back-to-back losses.

Conversely, the Junior Fighting Maroons fell to 0-5, leaving them tied with the Blue Eagles at the bottom of the standings.