UKRe aces doubleheader, semis-bound

The Urdaneta City University Knights Reborn (UKRe) Men’s Volleyball Team cemented its place in the semifinals after sweeping all Group D opponents, 4–0.

Pateros Technological College (PTC) Fighting Ducks and City College of San Jose del Monte (CCSJDM) Rising Phoenix fell short in a doubleheader against the lone Region 1 representatives yesterday, October 22.

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At 2-0 with five points entering the PTC match, every remaining game carried semifinal implications for the Knights.

The Ducks pressed behind the offense of Mariano and Boncalos with quick middle attacks and decisive open hits.

Libero Andrada anchored PTC’s floor coverage that sustained their early charge.

The extended stretch of the match served as a wake-up call for the Knights, adjusting their defense to contain the Ducks’ main gunners at the net and anticipate sharp cross-court shots.

The plan paid off as the Knights tallied 7 blocks.

Hero Batistiana smashed the clincher to seal the fifth set at 15-13.

The Knights outlasted the Fighting Ducks in a grueling five-setter, 21-25, 25-12, 25-19, 15-13.

𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞

In the final elimination game, UKRe controlled from the start and crushed the Phoenix’s semifinal hopes.

Setter Direck Mapalo activated the middles as Shawn Cedrick Cojotan scored 10 and Mhel Maverick Abalos added 8.

Mark Carlo Mesisgan led all scorers with 12 points on strong offense and timely blocks.

The Knights victimized their final bird prey, 3–0, with a commanding 25–19, 25–14, 25–16 victory.

The Knights will face City College of El Salvador, the Group A top seed, today at 1 p.m. at Brgy. Citrus Covered Court.

Report and photos by Gale Meggy S. Ramos

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