UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) relied on its offensive prowess to dispose of Far Eastern University (FEU) in three sets, 25-23, 25-16, 25-13, securing their third straight win in the 2024 V-League Women's Collegiate Challenge at Paco Arena in Manila on Sunday.

Em Banagua's defense, along with the offensive firepower of Angeline Poyos and Regine Jurado, was crucial as the Golden Tigresses maintained their clean slate and stayed atop the standings in the pre-season tilt.

Poyos and Jurado poured in 14 and 11 points, respectively, while Banagua tallied eight points built on four blocks, three attacks, and an ace.

Carrying over their momentum from a dominant showing in the second set, the Golden Tigresses led 20-6 in the third set, propelled by four consecutive hits from Kyla Cordora.

After zooming to an 8-0 start in the second set, UST led by as much as 10, 18-8, after an off-the-block attack by Jonna Perdido.

While FEU started to come alive late in the set, a down-the-line hit and an in-the-block attack from reigning UAAP Rookie of the Year Poyos propelled the Golden Tigresses to a two-set-to-none lead.

A back-and-forth affair in the opening set went the way of UST thanks to clutch offensive contributions from Jurado and Perdido.

The Golden Tigresses will take a two-week break before facing the College of St. Benilde Lady Blazers on August 25, 10 a.m., at the same venue.

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