By ADRIAN STEWART CO

The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers cruised to a 25-22, 25-13, 25-23 straight-set win over the University of the East (UE) Lady Warriors in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, April 5.

Negrense Angel Canino spearheaded the offense with 16 points, including 12 attacks, three blocks and a service ace, as the Lady Spikers tightened their hold on the No. 2 spot with an 8-3 win-loss slate.

Shevana Laput added 14 markers, including 12 attacks, while Ilongga Amie Provido contributed nine markers for the Lady Spikers, who are on a three-game winning streak.

The Lady Warriors still tried to extend the match after forcing a 21-all deadlock in the third set, but the Lady Spikers leaned on attacks from Canino and Laput to wrap up the match in just three sets.

Nessa Bangayan finished with 13 points, while Khy Cepada added 11 markers as the Lady Warriors remained winless in 11 matches.

Meanwhile, the University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses encountered challenges against the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles before pulling off a 25-15, 26-24, 26-24 win.

Angeline Poyos top-scored with 16 points, including 15 attacks and a service ace, to go with four excellent digs and one excellent reception, as the Golden Tigresses climbed to solo third place with a 7-4 win-loss slate.

Regina Jurado and rookie Marga Altea added 10 markers apiece, while Maribeth Hilongo contributed eight markers for the Golden Tigresses, which have won their last two matches.

AC Miner finished with 13 points, while Lyann de Guzman added 12 markers as the Blue Eagles dropped to a 4-7 win-loss card./ASC, WDJ