Currently undefeated in five games, the Golden Tigresses are on track to extend their perfect run and lock in the top seed for the post-elimination stage. However, the Fighting Maroons, holding a 3-2 record, are also eyeing a crucial win that could elevate them to a joint second-place standing alongside the idle UE Lady Warriors.
On the flip side, a loss for UP, combined with a St. Benilde (2-3) win over winless Lyceum, would result in a three-way tie for third place, bringing Far Eastern University into the mix.
“Sa ganitong mga scenario, inaayos lang namin kung paano kami gagalaw. Polish ulit namin yung mga medyo awkward namin na galawan kanina,” said UST head coach Kungfu Reyes as the Golden Tigresses prepare for their 3 p.m. showdown against the Fighting Maroons.
St. Benilde takes on Lyceum in the 5 p.m. main event.
While the semifinal line-up in the men's division is already decided, the UST Golden Spikers are still aiming for a crucial win against the also-ran Ateneo Blue Eagles in their 12 noon clash, looking to gain confidence and build momentum ahead of the semis.
A victory for the Golden Spikers would push their record to 5-2, positioning them well ahead of the semifinals, which are set to begin on Sept. 18 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
“We will play according to our needs. So ang priority muna namin is to build our team moving forward,” said UST head coach Odjie Mamon.
The four-game slate kicks off at 10 a.m. with a showdown between National U and Letran.
The Bulldogs, currently sitting at 3-2, are aiming to gain momentum ahead of their crucial match against the La Salle Green Spikers this Friday. With two games left in the regular season, NU is eyeing a sweep to move up the standings, and should UST win against Ateneo, a two-way tie for third would follow.
Games are aired live on Solar Sports, vleague.ph/live, and the V-League’s official YouTube channel.
