THAT’S one less challenger in a heated race to the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball Final Four.
Adamson eliminated the University of the Philippines from contention following a 25-19, 25-18, 25-16 sweep on Wednesday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.
The Lady Falcons held firm in third-place at 8-5, keeping a half-game cushion over both FEU and UST heading into a crucial elimination round finale against the Lady Tamaraws.
Shaina Nitura further bolstered her MVP case with 26 points on a 55-percent attack clip, along with six digs and six receptions. Joy Aseo added 10 points in support, while Frances Mordi was limited to seven in a rare off-night.
Fhei Sagaysay then sent another loud statement the best setter race with 21 excellent sets and four points.
Falcons focused
“We always tell our players lang talaga to always stay focused kasi anything can happen,” said head coach JP Yude, talking about how he kept his wards focused on the task at hand.
It was all Adamson from start to finish, as the Nitura-led Lady Falcons took care of business in keeping their fate in their own hands.
They put the finishing touches with a 14-5 run in the third set from an 11-all tie, sealing a straight-sets victory.
Kianne Olango led the Fighting Maroons with a 13-point, 13-reception double-double, while Nina Ytang tallied just five points and four digs in the penultimate game of her college career.
State U’s 5-8 record formally ends its playoff bid, settling for sixth-place and extending its drought to eight seasons.
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