San Beda U outhit and outplayed Arellano U to fashion out a 25-15, 25-19, 25-17 victory and stay in the race for fifth place in the V-League Men's Collegiate Challenge at the Paco Arena on Wednesday.
Axel Van Book turned in a superb all-around performance to power the Red Spikers to the straight-set win, scoring 13 points and coming through with eight excellent receptions and six excellent digs.
Kevin Montemayor and Kenrod Benedict backed him up with 12 points apiece.
"Tinutuloy-tuloy lang naman namin yung preparation para sa NCAA, saka hindi naman kami nagre-relax. Sinabi ko sa kanila na hindi tayo pwedeng mag-stop na ito lang, kailangan kahit sino 'yan paghandaan," said San Beda head coach Ariel Dela Cruz.
Carl Berdal led the Chiefs with eight points while Arman Guinto had seven markers, 14 receptions, and three digs.
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