USJ-R, USPF start title defense with victories

CEBU, Philippines - The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) and University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) started their title retention bid with resounding triumphs at the start of CESAFI volleyball tournament yesterday at Aznar Coliseum.

USJ-R spikers of Coach Grace Antigua trounced the University of Cebu (UC) in three easy sets 25-6, 25-19, 25-13 to lead the men’s division. Nestea beach volleyball champs Ariel Carumba and Loujei Tipgos led USJ-R’s attack, with ample help from Leoniel Sanchez, Jacky Yrog-irog and Ken Abunda.

“So far, their performance is fine but I still kept on telling them nga dili gyud mokumpiyansa because we don’t know kung unsay dagan sa duwa. I’m glad that they followed my instructions,” said Antigua.

Another Nestea champions – Erika Camille Verano and Apple Eve Saraum – paced University of Southern Philippine Foundation’s (USPF) victory over Cebu Doctor’s University (CDU) 25-14, 25-12, 25-16.

Coach Jordan Paca, however, hopes his team could sustain their momentum. inners. UV clobbered Cebu Institute of Technology (CIT) 25-18, 25-19, 25-15.

“As far as I can see with the performances of the ladies, they’re doing well but I hope they’ll sustain it, we really still don’t know the different plays of other teams so I just told them to be ready in thinking of whatever attack and defense that they’ll be giving against their next opponents,” said Paca.

The University of the Visayas (UV) and the University of San Carlos (USC) were the other opening day winners. UV clobbered Cebu Institute of Technology (CIT) 25-18, 25-19, 25-15. USC won be default over CDU.— Marigold P. Lebumfacil   (FREEMAN NEWS)