ADAMSON held fort in the face of a late Akari comeback for a title-clinching five-set victory, 25-19, 29-27, 21-25, 23-25, 15-9, in the Akari Cup on Wednesday at the Adamson Gym.
Last season's UAAP semifinalists nabbed the opening two sets before the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) mainstays took over in Sets 3 and 4.
But come the all-important clincher, a late 8-2 run slammed the door shut on the Chargers' reverse sweep bid to clinch the crown in front of the Adamson faithful.
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