Letran Knights within the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Convention. –PVL PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines — Nationwide College-Sta. Elena and Saints and Lattes-Letran boosted their championship possibilities after taking down separated foes within the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Convention on Saturday at Philsports Enviornment.
Bouncing again from their four-set loss to NU lower than 24 hours in the past, Letran stored its last hopes alive after beating Japanese staff Maruichi Hyogo, 23-25, 25-13, 25-23, 25-20.
Center blocker Vince Himzon led the Saint Spikers with 21 factors constructed on 15 assaults, 5 blocks, and an ace, whereas Felix Bermido chipped in 11 factors to tie the Nationals at 2-1, behind semis chief Cignal (2-0) with the one prime two groups advancing to the Closing on Friday subsequent week at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan Metropolis.
“They responded to my instruction to make the most of our center as a result of the Japanese are fast,” mentioned Letran coach Brian Esquibel, who drew spectacular performs from setter Wayne Arano ending with 23 wonderful units.
Bem-Bem Bautista was additionally instrumental for Letran with 15 factors and 12 wonderful receptions, whereas Steven Sta. Maria additionally scored 15 off 13 assaults, two blocks, and an ace, sending Maruichi Hyogo to the brink of lacking the ultimate with a 0-2 report.
Coming off a dropping debut to Cignal on Friday, Yuji Kawagoe carried the Japanese with a game-high 24 factors on 22 assaults and two aces, whereas captain Hinata Kuroda tallied 18 factors on 17 assaults and an ace that went with 5 wonderful digs.
In the meantime, NU-Sta. Elena made quick work of Perpetual-Kinto Tyres, 25-21, 25-15, 25-21, for its second straight win within the semis.
Nico Almendras led the Nationals with 14 factors on 11 assaults, two aces, and one block on prime of 12 wonderful receptions, whereas Leo Ordiales stepped up with 12 factors on 11 assaults and one block.
Jade Disquitado and Rwenzmel Taguibolos, who mixed for 5 kill blocks within the victory, contributed 10 factors apiece whereas Obed Mukaba added 9 markers.
Perpetual Assist additionally fell to a 0-2 card with Jefferson Marapocleading main the way in which with eight factors as star Louie Ramirez was held to only seven markers.
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