UST’s Angge Poyos during a game against Adamson in UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball.-MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines–University of Santo Tomas clawed its way out of a three-game slump, holding off Adamson in five sets, 25-18, 23-25, 22-25, 27-25, 15-8, in the UAAP Season 87 volleyball Wednesday night at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Reg Jurado delivered in the clutch, anchoring a fourth-set comeback that kept the Golden Tigresses alive before they took full control in the decider.

“Grateful it didn’t get to four,” said a relieved UST coach Kungfu Reyes. “The grit of our youngsters [came through for us].”

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UST improved to 6-4, staying firmly in the race for a Final Four berth.

Angge Poyos led the charge with 27 points, 15 receptions, and seven digs, while Jurado added 20 points and 18 digs in a morale-boosting win ahead of their showdown with Ateneo on Saturday.

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Adamson’s Shaina Nitura erupted for 36 points, but her efforts weren’t enough to push the Lady Falcons past a UST side desperate to right the ship.

Adamson, now 3-7, looks to bounce back against defending champion National University on Sunday.