The University of Santo Tomas Junior Golden Tigresses prevailed over the University of the Philippines Integrated School Junior Fighting Maroons, 25-20, 25-13, in the 2025 Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (SGVIL) Rising Stars Cup Division 1 on Thursday at the La Salle Green Hills Gym.
Kimberly Rubin spearheaded the offense with 13 points, built on nine attacks and four service aces, for the Junior Goldens Tigresses, who improved to a 2-0 win-loss record in Pool D.
Aneeza Santos and Ryzel Laag added five markers each for the Junior Golden Tigresses, who will next face their fellow undefeated squad Far Eastern University-Diliman Lady Baby Tamaraws, on Friday.
“Ito na rin ang preparation natin sa UAAP,” said UST assistant coach Lerma Giron after the win. “Makikita natin kung ano pa ‘yung kulang. From there, ‘yun ang magiging base namin sa mga bagay na kailangan namin i-adjust.”
Meanwhile, the Lady Baby Tamaraws defeated the St. John’s Institute Bacolod Falcons, 25-21, 25-20. Ifunanya Udeagbala powered FEU with 13 points, including 12 attacks.
SJI dropped to a 0-2 win-loss record, tied with UPIS.
Defending champion Adamson University Lady Baby Falcone bounced back from an opening day shocker after venting its ire on the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, 25-4, 25-12, in Pool A.
In Pool B, Bethel Academy survived debuting Holy Rosary College, 26-24, 18-25, 25-21, for a 1-1 slate. Eunice Suamer and Joanne Reducto scored 11 and 10 points, respectively, for the Bethelites.
Meanwhile, King’s Montessori School rebounded from a sorry loss in its first outing with a 25-16, 25-12 drubbing of Corpus Christi School in Pool C.
In Division 2, De La Salle Zobel B defeated Assumption College-San Lorenzo, 25-21, 25-18, for a 2-0 record in Pool E.
La Salle Green Hills shared the top spot in Pool E after winning its second straight at the expense of debuting Everest International Academy, 26-24, 25-22, while Domuschola International School outlasted Immaculate Conception Academy, 25-21, 20-25, 25-23, for a 2-0 mark in Pool F.
