University of Perpetual Help System DALTA bucked a slow start and early errors to outlast Far Eastern University in five sets, 21-25, 25-20, 20-25, 25-19, 15-6, in the 2022 V-League Collegiate Challenge, Friday at Paco Arena.
Sophomore Hero Austria scored eight of his 19 points, including the match-winning kill, in that fifth and deciding set where the Altas dominated the Tamaraws.
The charismatic spiker also ended up with 20 excellent receptions and five digs.
"Una, pasalamat kami sa nag-organize nito kasi we've been out for two to three years because of the pandemic," Altas head coach Sammy Acaylar said after the game that lasted for one hour and 56 minutes.
Louie Ramirez also added 20 markers on 18 spikes and two service aces.
On the other hand, Zhydryx Saavedra paced FEU with 19 points on 18 attacks and one block, while France Racaza added 12.
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