Xyza Gula has limelight as UST seeks to extend eye-popping run

UST Tigresses’ Xyza Gula.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Less than a week removed from showing character beyond its years and unveiling a new offensive weapon, University of Santo Tomas returns to the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament floor on Saturday, looking to snatch win No. 5 and extend what has been an unbelievable run by a young…

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Xyza Gula rescues UST Tigresses from near loss

UST Golden Tigresses celebrate during a victory over FEU Lady Tamaraws in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net University of Santo Tomas (UST) found its back against the wall after being two sets down and still trailing in the make-or-break third. And coach Kung Fu Reyes knew he needed a spark from the…

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Xyza Gula sparks UST comeback for fourth straight win

Xyza Gula–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Call it a test of character for University of Santo Tomas, and call it Xyza Gula’s coming out party. Coming off the bench at the height of the Golden Tigresses’ struggles against Far Eastern University (FEU) on Sunday night, the diminutive Gula went on to hammer the Lady Tamaraws’ defense that stood…

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Xyza Gula gives UST big lift off the bench

UST Golden Tigresses’ Xyza Gula.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — After University of Santo Tomas dropped the opening set to University of the East, second-stringer Xyza Gula spelled the difference to keep the Golden Tigresses unbeaten in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. Aside from rookie Angge Poyos’ 24-point explosion, Gula provided the spark off…

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Xyza Gula’s old form helps UST push NU to its limits in Super League

UST Growling Tigers’ Xyza Gula soars for a hit against NU defenders. –SSL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Xyza Gula brought out the fight in University of Santo Tomas in the team’s runner-up finish to powerhouse National University in the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Pre-Season Championship on Saturday evening at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Gula powered the…

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