TACLOBAN CITY — In a final match for the ages, the Eastern Visayas State University-Carigara Campus (EVSU-CC) Volleyball Team clinched the title of 1st Runner-Up in the highly contested President’s Cup Volleyball Tournament, following a razor-thin defeat against the EVSU-Main Campus squad.

The championship showdown, held at the EVSU Main Gymnasium, delivered on its promise of intense rivalry and high-stakes drama. The two teams battled point-for-point, but ultimately, the EVSU-Main Campus emerged victorious in the climactic final set with a breath-taking score of 29-27.

The agonizing two-point margin in the decisive set highlights the incredible tenacity and fighting spirit displayed by the EVSU-CC spikers. They showcased exemplary defense and potent offense, pushing their sister campus to the absolute limit and turning the final set into an extended rally of nerves and skill. Spectators were brought to their feet as the score repeatedly deadlocked past the standard 25-point mark, cementing the match as one of the most memorable in the tournament’s history.

While the loss ends their bid for the coveted championship trophy, the EVSU-CC team’s journey to the final as 1st Runner-Up is a monumental achievement. Their stellar performance throughout the President’s Cup underscores their status as an elite collegiate volleyball program within the university system.

The team leaves the court with their heads held high, having earned the respect of their rivals and the passionate admiration of the entire Carigara Campus community. They have set a formidable benchmark for future competition.