ADAMSON arrested a four-game skid by piling on University of the East’s woes, 25-20, 25-11, 25-21, to begin Round 2 of the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament on Saturday.
Rookie of the Year frontrunner Shaina Nitura restored order for a struggling San Marcelino side with 18 points and five digs.
More importantly, however, the cavalry came in full-force for the super rookie with Mayang Nuique and Barbie Jamili also turning in strong showings.
Nuique got 11 points built on eight attacks, two aces, and one block. as sophomore winger Jamili - who barely saw action in the first round - continued making an impact on both offense and defense with nine points, nine digs, and four receptions.
"Kailangang maglaro kami as one team. Kung may mag-fall down, kailangan may sumuporta," said head coach JP Yude.
The Lady Falcons’ 2-1 start to the season was plagued by four consecutive defeats, but they are now back on track thanks to a prelims sweep of the winless Lady Warriors.
Red alert for UE
UE's eight-game winless run is now its longest drought since losing 12 in a row back in Season 85 when it finished dead-last in a one-win campaign.
The red-and-white leaned on veteran spikers Khy Cepada and Van Bangayan, with 10 and nine markers each, in the losing effort, as the league's first-round blocking leader Riza Nogales posted a game-high five blocks.
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