Nieza Viray starred in the Lady Red Spikers all-important sixth win in eight outings to join unbeaten College of St. Benilde (7-0), three-time defending champion Arellano University (6-1) and University of Perpetual Help (6-2).
The hitter pounded 12 attacks, three aces and a pair of kill blocks for 17 points and added 12 digs for San Beda, which also bolstered its chances of landing twice-to-beat advantage.
Cesca Racraquin scored all of her 12 points off attacks and had three excellent receptions for the Lady Red Spikers while Kim Manzano posted 11 markers.
“At least na-secure na namin 'yung Final Four so kailangan namin mas maging hungrier pa kasi papalapit na 'yung semis eh,” said San Beda coach Nemesio Gavina, whose wards scored their second straight victory. “Mas maganda kasi nakikita ko 'yung mga bata talagang napupursigi so maganda sa amin 'yun. 'Yung morale nila mataas tapos 'yung maturity sa game nandiyan.”
The Lady Cardinals absorbed their seventh defeat in eight games. Jonina Fernandez and Loraine Barias paced Mapua with seven points each.
Meanwhile, San Sebastian College beat Lyceum of the Philippines University, 25-20, 25-18, 20-25, 25-16, to improve to a 2-6 card
Reyann Canete and Shannai Requirme posted 14 points each while Jamille Carreon and Kamille Tan finished with 12 markers apiece for Lady Stags.
The Lady Pirates, who got 15 points from Monica Sevilla and a combined 21 markers from Alexandra Rafael and Ciamelle Wanta, slid to a 3-5 mark at seventh spot.
In men’s play, LPU defeated SSC-R, 25-14, 25-23, 20-25, 25-17, for a 2-6 card.
The Stags fall to a 1-7 mark.
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