MANILA, Philippines — University of Perpetual Help played composed late in the game as it outlasted San Beda, 20-25, 25-13, 22-25, 25-17, 15-6, yesterday to resuscitate its Final Four hopes in NCAA Season 99 women’s volleyball at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.
Trailing a set to two, the Lady Altas regrouped and seized the last two sets thanks to the high-scoring duo of Shai Omipon and reigning MVP Mary Rhose Dapol, who took turns in willing their team to their third win in five outings.
That catapulted the Las Piñas-based school back in the top four alongside Arellano U.
College of St. Benilde remained unflappable at No. 1 with a 5-0 record while Lyceum of the Philippines U stayed close at No. 2 with an equally perfect 4-0 mark.
Letran is at No. 3 with a 4-1 slate.
Mapua boosted its morale by claiming its third win against three defeats with a 25-20, 25-19, 25-19 triumph over Jose Rizal U, which fell to 1-4.