De La Salle University booted out Emilio Aguinaldo College from semifinals contention, gaining a straight sets win, 25-19, 26-24, 25-18, in the 2023 V-League Men's Collegiate Challenge at the Paco Arena in Manila, Friday afternoon.
The Green Spikers banked on the proven duo of JM Ronquillo and Noel Kampton with 16 and 14 points, respectively.
"Nagising kami from last game, realizing na nandoon na kami hindi pa namin nasamantala. More like a wakeup call, hopefully after this game talagang open na sila for changes talaga," said La Salle acting head coach Jose Roque, recalling their five set loss to National University last time out.
Not to be outdone was rookie Yoyong Mendoza, who delivered 10 points as the Green Spikers elevated their win-loss record to 3-2 to remain at solo fourth.
Not a single General reached double figures as Bryan Jay Cabrera led them in scoring with eight points, while Frelwin Taculog added seven points.
EAC fell to 1-5 with its last game scheduled on Wednesday against Far Eastern University.
