BaliPure nabs third place, beats UST

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BaliPure turned back University of Santo Tomas anew, 25-23, 25-19, 25-11 to finish in third place in the Shakey’s V-League Season 13 Reinforced Conference Monday at Philsports Arena in Pasig.

Katherine Morrell propelled the Water Defenders, unloading 24 points, 22 of which coming off spikes on top of 18 excellent digs.

Dzi Gervacio added nine markers, while Kaylee Manns got eight to help BaliPure sweep the best-of-three series.

“Today, we played a lot more solid as a team I think it was obvious that we were the aggressor the whole game,” said Manns.

“I think we proved that we got the grasp and got better as a team. We ended the season on a good note.”

BaliPure stamped its class with Morrell taking control in all three sets to finish off the sluggish Tigresses in straight sets.

EJ Laure fired 14 points to lead UST while Cherry Rondina finished with 10.