Lady Spikers overthrew FEU Lady Tams

The DLSU Lady Spikers reclaimed the UAAP Women's Volleyball Championship (season 71) from the FEU Lady Tamaraws in four convincing sets  25-19, 20-25, 25-21, 25-21, win at the packed The Arena in San Juan. The Lady Archers was led by it's team captain Manilla Santos, who is in her last playing year in capturing La Salle's fifth championship in the UAAP Women's Volleyball. It was a bitter sweet victory indeed for Santos who was in her final year in the league. For Rachel Ann Daquis, though she did not win any individual award or won the UAAP title this year, it is certain that she has become the icon of the UAAP, to say the least.

Fans screamed their lungs off as Santos scored on an attack and was followed by a block off FEU’s Mecaila Morada in the fourth set. She scored again when her tap in front of the net was checked by FEU before going out of bounds for a 24-21 edge.

FEU actually had a chance to extend the game but FEU’s Cherry May Vivas had her spike ended up very wide, giving the Lady Archers the crown. It seemed her error cost FEU the game, although she did try her best.

Jacqueline Alarca contributed a team-high 19 points as Stephanie Mercado added in 17 for the Lady Archers. Charleen Cruz had 13 points.

Morada pumped in 18 points as Vivas added 14 points for the Lady Tamaraws, who were foiled to win their 30th title in the league. Gonzales had 13 points while Rachel Daquis chipped in 11 for the Lady Tamaraws. The Lady Tamaraws built a 14-7 lead on six straight markers by Daquis and setter April Jose leading to a second set win.

But the Lady Archers bounced back as Mercado scored three straight points on a 5-0 run to take a 20-14 advantage in the third set. La Salle took a 12-8 advantage in the fourth set but FEU went on to tie the game at 20 on a La Salle net violation before Santos saved the game for the Lady Archers. Defense won the game for La Salle. It was once factor that spelled the difference. La Salle scored on more blocks against FEU, 13-6.

with excerpts from: psep-online.com

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