Tiger Spikers pummel Ateneo in UAAP Beach Volley

by Aaron Brennt Eusebio

The University of Santo Tomas Spikers sealed three wins in the UAAP Season 80 beach volleyball tournament at the SM Sands by the Bay last Oct. 7.

KR Guzman and Anthony Arbasto thwarted the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles, 21–13, 21–14, bouncing back from its loss against the Bulldogs.

The Tiger Spikers improved to 3–1 win-loss record, tied with last season’s runner-up Far Eastern University.

“Nakikita na nang paunti-unti [‘yung chemistry]. Sabi ko sa mga player, kung ganyan ang laro nila, malaking tsansa natin na manalo. Basta consistent ang ginagalaw nila,” UST head coach Paul Jan Doloiras said.

In women’s division, the Lady Spikers showed their dominance against the Lady Maroons, 21–7, 21–15, and the Lady Falcons, 21–9, 21–14.

In the second set against Adamson, the Lady Spikers were behind 6–9 before Caitlyn Viray ended a 15–5 run with a kill, 21–14.

The Lady Spikers improved to 5–0 win-loss card.

Beach volleyball action continues today, Sunday, 3 p.m., at the same venue.