Tigresses win from two sets down

MANILA, Philippines — Eya Laure, the league’s top scorer, came to the rescue anew as Santo Tomas sprang back from two sets down to snatch a 24-26, 20-25, 25-21, 25-23, 15-12 win against Adamson at the start of the UAAP Season 84 women’s volleyball second round yesterday at Mall of Asia Arena.

Averaging 22.9 points in the first round, Laure unleashed 21 markers on 17 hits, three blocks and an ace as the Golden Tigresses capped off a stunning come-from-behind win to solidify hold of No. 2 spot with a 6-2 card.

Camille Victoria (16) and Yssa Jimenez (13) delivered as well while Maji Mangulabnan provided 13 excellent sets in Santo Tomas’ third straight win.

“We won the hard way,” said coach Kungfu Reyes.

Trisha Genesis (23) and Kate Santiago (18) paced the Lady Falcons, who slid to 4-4.

University of the Philippines added to the piling woes of winless University of the East, 25-23, 26-24, 25-17, to end its own four-game slump.

Rookie Alyssa Bertolano (14), Nina Ytang (13) and Jewel Encarnacion (11) joined forces as the Fighting Maroons evened up things at 4-4.

The Lady Warriors fell to a deep 0-8 hole.

In the third game, defending titlist Ateneo rebounded from a bitter loss to Santo Tomas with a 25-22, 25-13, 25-23 win over skidding Far Eastern U

The Blue Eagles climbed to 4-4 for a share of fourth spot with Adamson and UP while the Lady Tamaraws slipped to 1-7.