UST Tigresses finish first round with 5-2 record

The UST Tigresses finished the first round of the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament with a 5-2 record, despite missing key players. They showed potential by pushing the defending champions, National University, to five sets in a recent match. Libero Detdet Pepito noted the team's strong digging skills but acknowledged the need to improve their reception. UST's assistant coach emphasized the importance of bench players stepping up to maintain competitiveness as they prepare for upcoming matches. The Tigresses are set to face Adamson on Wednesday and will meet NU again next Saturday. The team aims to build on their first-round performance and address areas needing improvement.