EYA LAURE stood among Alas Pilipinas’ main gunners en route to their first silver medal in the SEA V.Cup after outlasting Indonesia, 25-13, 23-25, 25-19, 33-31, on Sunday, Aug. 9, in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
The former UST captain spearheaded the Philippine attack with 17 points, including 15 attacks and two blocks, earning the Best Outside Hitter award for her stellar campaign.
Former NU Lady Bulldogs duo Alyssa Solomon and Bella Belen added 18 and 17 points, respectively.
Alas Pilipinas survived a grueling fourth set, where the Philippines needed a 33-31 marathon to finally put Indonesia away and secure the historic silver.
The finish marks the Philippines’ best showing in the regional tournament, while also climbing five spots to No. 53 in the latest FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Rankings.
Thailand secured the gold medal after defeating Alas Pilipinas in the opening game of the second leg.
With the SEA V Cup campaign in the books, Alas Pilipinas now turns its attention to the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, on September where it will face China and Kazakhstan in the group stage. F
