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Source: gmanews.tv

-- Defending men's champion University of Santo Tomas clobbered erstwhile co-leader University of the East, 27-25, 25-18, 25-15, to bounce back into the winner's circle in 72nd UAAP volleyball tournament Saturday at The Arena in San Juan City.

Hendry Pecana and Salvador Depante scored 10 hits and two blocks each which was spiced by three service aces to lead the Tigers’ onslaught that gave them their fourth win in five outings.

It was UST’s first triumph since getting their amazing 21-game winning streak dating back to the 2007 finals snapped by the Tamaraws last week, giving the Tigers the solo lead in the tournament.

The Warriors dropped to solo third with 3-2 win-loss card.

In the other men's game, Adamson upstaged De La Salle University, 25-22, 25-14, 25-22, to improve its own standing.

Nito Jeruz scored eight hits and four service aces as he bannered the Falcons to the win that moved them up to fifth spot from the tailened in a tie with their prey at 2-3.

John Hendrix Competente and Mark Christian Exconde added 11 and 10 points, respectively, for the San Marcelino-based spikers.

On the other end, Chris Macasaet topscored for the Green Archers with 19 points but he failed to get enough support from his teammates.

Meanwhile, the Tamaraws seek to join the Tigers at the helm when they take on the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the second game Sunday at 11 a.m.

Last year's runner-up University of the Philippines and National University tangle in the 9 a.m. opener.