University of Batangas reaches UCAL volleyball semi-finals
The defending men's champions will face Immaculada Concepcion College, while CEU and Lyceum also progressed in the women's competition.
University of Batangas moved a step closer to retaining its men's volleyball title after defeating Centro Escolar University 25-17, 25-20, 25-23 in the PGFlex Linoleum-UCAL Season 9 Volleyball Championships on November 6. The Brahmans secured their semi-final place at Millennium Gym in Batangas City.
Jimmy Casabuena helped UB withstand CEU's challenge, including in the closing set. The defending champions next meet second seeds Immaculada Concepcion College, who qualified directly for the semi-finals.
Philippine Christian University-Dasmarinas claimed the remaining men's berth by beating Manila Central University 25-20, 25-13, 25-14. Darren Talban contributed 20 points for the Dolphins, who face top seeds Lyceum of the Philippines University in a single-match knockout.
The semi-finals are scheduled for November 10. Lyceum, ICC and UB each ended the single-round eliminations with 7-1 records, but higher points totals gave Lyceum and ICC direct passage to the last four.
In the women's competition, CEU overcame Philippine Women's University 25-19, 25-15, 22-25, 23-25, 15-13 to earn a meeting with unbeaten ICC. Clarenz Aztoveza contributed 21 points through 14 attacks, four blocks and three aces.
Lyceum will play UB in the other women's semi-final after defeating PCU-D 20-25, 25-17, 25-17, 25-21. Trixie Rostro led Lyceum with 23 points, comprising 18 attacks, two blocks and three aces.
