Golden Spikers hold off Altas’ comeback bid in 5-set battle

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University of Santo Tomas narrowly avoided disaster and secured a dramatic five-set victory over University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, 25-18, 25-22, 23-25, 23-25, 15-9, in the V-League Men’s Collegiate Challenge at the Paco Arena in Manila on Sunday.

UST head coach Benjamin Mape noted the team’s initial overconfidence and subsequent recovery, saying: “Yung mga bata, nung nakuha namin yung first two sets, medyo nagkakaroon ng kumpyansa. Good thing na-regain nila yung composure nila nung fifth set.” The Golden Spikers, who had trailed by as many as eight points in the fourth set , managed to close the gap to 22-23 before the Altas secured the set to force a decider.

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