MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas avoided an early exit after essaying a hard-earned, 25-17, 25-18, 28-30, 25-14, rebound win over debuting Team Soccsksargen in Pool B of the 2024 Shakey's Super League (SSL) National Invitationals Thursday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Composed mostly of rookies looking to gain experience, the Golden Tigresses used a huge run in the fourth frame to take the fight out of their Mindanao-based rivals after yielding the extended third set and avoid a repeat of their opening-day defeat at the hands of University of Batangas.

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