University of Sto. Tomas crawled back from a 0-2 hole to turn back Far Eastern University, 19-25, 24-26, 25-21, 27-25, 15-13, and snare the last semis berth in the 2022 V-League Collegiate Challenge on Wednesday.
Rey Miguel De Vera secured the win for the Tiger Spikers with a block as he finished with 23 points on 21 attacks and an ace. He also made 18 excellent to underscore his superb all-around performance.
Josh Ybanez also scored 17 points on 14 attacks and three blocks on top of eight excellent digs for UST.
UST racked up four straight points in the decider to force a tie at 11 then Ybanez and De Vega took over to carry the Tiger Spikers past the stunned FEU side.
“Una, si God. Kasi ‘di niya kami pinabayaan yung mga bata. Kaming mga coaches, factor kami sa training pero sa court God at player na ang naglalaro so ayun, binigyan sila ng pagkakataon ng Diyos at minaterialize nila yun para makuha yung panalo,” said UST assistant coach Benjamin Mape.
Mark Calado’s 27-point outing went for naught as the Tamaraws blew their chance behind a big start. Zhydryx Saavedra added 16 points for FEU.
UST will face Ateneo on Nov. 23.
