Manila, Sept. 6 -- The University of Santo Tomas secured the second semifinal berth in the 2025 V-League Men's Collegiate Challenge after rallying past Far Eastern University, 19-25, 25-23, 25-15, 25-17 at the Paco Arena Sports and Events Center in Manila on Saturday.

Opposite hitter Al-Bukharie Sali registered a game-high 29 points off 26 attacks, two blocks, and one ace as the Golden Spikers improved their win-loss record to 5-1.

JJ Macam and GBoy De Vega backed him up with 13 and 12 points, respectively.

"The difference there, in the second set, was that they played as a team. That's what's important, to play as a team, no matter who you play against," UST assistant coach Benjamin Mape said after the one-hour and 51-minute match.

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