Reigning titlist De La Salle continued its unbeaten rampage in the 72nd UAAP women’s volleyball tournament, notching its 10 straight win at the expense of Far Eastern U, 25-16, 25-23, 25-14 Wednesday at The Arena in San Juan.

Stephanie Mercado punched in 13 spikes while last year’s Best Blocker Jacqueline Alarca also contributed nine hits, three service aces and a block as the Lady Archers formally clinched the first Final Four seat and stood four games away from a two-round sweep.

“Just like I’ve said before, we’re not thinking of a sweep. Basta one game at a time lang kami and so far, maganda naman ang tinatakbo ng team,” said La Salle mentor Ramil de Jesus, whose wards have actually won 12 straight games dating back to last year’s finals.

FEU, which was led by Cherry May Vivas’ 15 points, dropped to solo fifth place with an even 5-5 win-loss slate.

La Salle’s rivals, Ateneo, also pulled off a victory, repeating over tailender National University, 25-23, 25-20, 25-22, in the other game.

It was the Lady Eagles’ sixth win in 10 outings which tied them with the Adamson Lady Falcons in third to fourth positions and enhanced their chances to make it to the semis.

Fille Cainglet led the Lady Eagles with 13 markers, backstopped by Angeline Gervacio who had 10.