Paul Colinares was a force at the net, contributing 11 points, including six blocks, to lead three UST players who scored in double digits. The Golden Spikers, after an initial pair of losses, have now strung together four consecutive victories, bringing them within one win of securing a semifinal spot in the eight-team pre-season tournament organized by Sports Vision.
With the victory, UST claimed solo third place with a 4-2 record, trailing only joint leaders Far Eastern University and De La Salle University, both holding 4-1 slates.
Despite the team’s hot streak, UST head coach Odjie Mamon expressed that their current form still doesn't align with the system he aims to establish. He pointed out the team’s 28 errors in the one-hour, 10-minute match as a key area for improvement.
“We will play according to our needs. So ang priority muna namin is to build our team moving forward,” said Mamon.
Rookie JJ Macam added two crucial points late in the match, while Karbe Malabunga’s quick hit sealed the sweep over the Generals.
EAC, which dropped to a 1-5 record, had its only victory against Perpetual Help last week.
UST will conclude their elimination round on Sept. 11, facing Ateneo de Manila University at 12 p.m.
