(UPDATE) UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST), once on the brink of elimination, arranged a titular showdown with National University (NU) after thwarting Far Eastern University (FEU), 25-21, 25-20, 19-25, 25-20, in the knockout semifinals of the Shakey's Super League (SSL) Collegiate Pre-Season Championship Season 2 on Sunday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila.

Super rookie Angeline Poyos sizzled with 21 points on 17 hits and four blocks as the Golden Tigresses stabilized their title bid in the nick of time after nearly squandering a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals.