MANILA, Philippines — Santo Tomas extended its unbeaten campaign in the second round of the 2024 Shakey’s Super League Collegiate Pre-Season Championship with a 25-11, 25-20, 25-17 clipping of Ateneo yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
Ace spiker Angeline Poyos fired 17 points on 17 attacks as the Tigresses carried over their perfect start from the first round for a 5-0 slate in Pool F play.
The UAAP Rookie of the Year drew solid contributions from veterans Jonna Perdido, Regina Jurado and Marga Altea with nine, eight and seven points, respectively, as Cassie Carballo did a great job orchestrating the Tigresses’ attack.
Meanwhile, University of the East, with Casiey Dongallo and Jelai Gajero showing the way, repelled College of Saint Benilde, 25-19, 25-18, 25-23, in Pool E.
Dongallo and Gajero pounded crucial kills to silence the only NCAA team in the playoffs.