by Kristel Satumbaga

Games Today (The Arena, San Juan City)

8 a.m. – Adamson vs FEU (men’s)

10 a.m. – Ateneo vs UP (men’s)

2 p.m. – Adamson vs FEU (women’s)

4 p.m. – Ateneo vs UP (women’s)

Defending champion National University (NU) displayed its offensive prowess to sweep University of Santo Tomas (UST), 25-18, 25-18, 25-21, yesterday for solo second in UAAP men’s volleyball at The Arena in San Juan City.

Bryan Bagunas and Angelo Almendras combined for 25 kills in steering the Bulldogs to 44 attacks compared to the Tigers’ 28 en route to their fourth win in five outings.

The victory moved them half a game behind unbeaten Far Eastern University, which sports a 5-0 card.

Bagunas and Almendras finished with 14 and 12 points, getting a big lift from Ave Retamar, who had 28 excellent sets.

Francis Saura also contributed with 10 points including two blocks.

UST dropped to 3-3 with Joshua Umandal the lone double-digit scorer with 13 points. Manuel Medina and Jayvee Sumagaysay were limited to eight points apiece.

Meanwhile, La Salle avoided a collapse with a 25-14, 25-10, 23-25, 22-25, 15-13 win over University of the East for its second win against four defeats.

Chris Dumago spearheaded the Green Spikers with 17 points built on 13 kills, three blocks and one ace while Billie Anima poured 14 of 16 points on attacks.

Kieffer Reyes and Geraint Bacon had 14 and 13 points for La Salle, which banked on its solid defense by making 15 blocks.

UE fell to 1-5 despite the combined 38-point effort of Clifford Inoferio, Geric Ortega and Angelu Alba.

Tags: Angelo Almendras , Bryan Bagunas , Far Eastern University , Francis Saura , Joshua Umandal , UAAP , UAAP men’s volleyball , University of Santo Tomas (UST)