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Joey Villar - The Philippine Star
February 21, 2025 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — College of St. Benilde turned back Arellano University, 25-18, 25-12, 24-26, 25-17, yesterday to launch its four-peat feat bid in NCAA Season 100 women’s volleyball at the San Sebastian College Gym.
It’s a roaring season start that the Blazers hope would end in another championship after reigning supreme the last three seasons when they never absorbed a single defeat.
For the record, it was CSB’s 41st straight win in a magnificent stretch that included victories in the pandemic-shortened 2021 season.
But the extraordinary belles from Taft knew it would be tougher this year as they will miss four key cogs from their three-peat reign in Cloanne Mondonedo, Michelle Gamit, Gayle Pascual and Jade Gentapa, who have all turned pro.
Taking the cudgels this time were former MVP Mycah Go, Mary Grace Borromeo and Zam Nolasco, who fired 17, 11 and 10 points, respectively.
Also stepping up was Chenae Basarte with a masterful 19-set performance.
Lyceum trounced Emilio Aguinaldo College, 26-24, 25-15, 25-21, in the other game.
