NU, TIP duel for Shakey’s V-L leadDefending champion National University tests Technological Institute of the Philippines’ mettle as they clash for the Group A lead today even as University of the Philippines seeks its second straight win in Group B against winless St. Benilde in the Shakey’s V-League Season 13 Collegiate Conference at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. TIP surprised Ateneo, 26-24, 14-25, 25-21, 18-25, 15-12, last week but will need a lot of effort, plus luck, to surprise the Jaja Santiago-led squad. Meanwhile, UP takes on NCBA at 10 a.m. while Philippine Merchant Marine School clashes with NU at 12 noon in the Spikers’ Turf Season 2 Collegiate Conference. Meanwhile, the Lady Maroons likewise try to keep in step with idle UST as they face the embattled Lady Blazers at 6 p.m. “They did well and we hope they sustain their form,” said NU assistant mentor Edjet Mabbayad, taking over in the absence of head coach Roger Gorayeb.

Source: Manila Times August 07, 2016 12:22 UTC