DCSP, UM bag volley crowns

Monday, January 23, 2012

THE DMMA College of the Philippines (DCSP) survived a five-set thriller while the University of Mindanao (UM) won in straight three sets to capture the men's and women's titles, respectively, of the Davao City Private Schools Athletic Association (DC-Prisaa) Meet volleyball competition at the UM Matina gym Monday.

Unheralded DCSP escaped a 26-24, 22-25, 25-15, 20-25, 15-8 victory over 2011 runner-up UM that settled for the runner-up honors instead.

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Defending champion Holy Cross of Davao College (HCDC) spanked Emar College, 25-9, 25-12, 25-12, to settle for third in the volleyfest officiated by the Balibolista de Davao.

In the women's event, UM turned back arch-rival HCDC, 25-15, 25-23, 27-25 in their titular showdown.

The Jose Maria College (JMC) volleybelles, who were champions last year, hacked out a 25-9, 25-12, 25-12 win over Emar.

The champions will advance to the regional finals set February 24 to 26 at UM Matina.

Coaches of DCSP men's and UM women's teams, however, will have the privilege to pick up players from other teams for the regional.

The regional meet will serve as qualifying for the Prisaa National Collegiate Games on April 22 to 28 in Cebu City.