The Far Eastern University-Diliman Lady Baby Tamaraws battled back from a set down to defeat the University of Santo Tomas Junior Golden Tigresses, 23-25, 25-22, 25-21, in the 2025 Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (SGVIL) Rising Stars Cup Division 1 on Friday at the La Salle Green Hills Gym.
Ifunanya Udeagbala finished with 17 points, coming from 12 attacks, three service aces, and two blocks, to be named Player of the Game as the Lady Baby Tamaraws stayed perfect after three games.
The Junior Golden Tigresses, on the other hand, dropped to a 2-1 mark.
Meanwhile, the King’s Montessori School Lady Vikings turned back the California Academy Cal Babies, 25-18, 27-25, for a second straight win in Pool C.
Paula Palma and Sheniry Neverio delivered the timely hits as the Lady Vikings charged back from five points down in the second set to complete a hard-earned sweep for a 2-1 win-loss record.
Meanwhile, the Emilio Aguinaldo College Lady Brigadiers sustained their fine form after a quick work of the Lyceum of the Philippines University Junior Lady Pirates, 25-19, 25-17, for a 2-0 record on top of Pool A.
On the other hand, De La Salle-Zobel A kicked off its campaign on a winning note after a 25-20, 19-25, 25-21, escape over Corpus Christi School in Pool C while Chiang Kai Shek College swept Holy Rosary College, 25-21, 25-21, for a 2-0 slate on top of Pool B.
