DEJA vu has struck University of Santo Tomas in the worst way possible.
An ankle sprain in Game 1 of the Shakey’s Super League Pre-Season Unity Cup finals has forced Golden Tigresses ace Angge Poyos to sit out the must-win Game 2 against National U on Saturday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
The 21-year-old Boholana outside hitter, however, was quick to ease any concerns of a serious injury, saying she was sidelined purely as a precaution.
“Nagkaroon ako ng minor injury lang naman,” Poyos told SPIN.ph moments before Game 2.
“Grateful pa rin naman ako na nandiyan ang teammates ko. Alam ko naman na kaya nila at alam ko rin naman na ibibigay nila yung best nila para sa Game 2 para magkaroon pa ng Game 3.”
The situation is eerily similar to what unfolded in the UAAP Season 86 finals two years ago, also against the Lady Bulldogs.
Poyos sprained her ankle in Game 1 of that title series as well, causing her to miss Game 2, a match UST ultimately ceded.
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