The Adamson University Lady Falcons asserted their dominance against the Ateneo Blue Eagles, 25-19, 25-18, 25-19, to open their UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball campaign on a high note at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
After claiming the first two sets, the Lady Falcons pulled away in the third, racing to a commanding 16-1 advantage to effectively put the match out of reach and secure the straight-sets victory.
Adamson Dominates Every Aspect
Adamson’s edge was evident across the stat sheet, leading Ateneo in attacks, 39-18; blocks, 12-2; and service aces, 7-3.
“‘Yung instruction is to continue, keep going lang talaga. Kumbaga, it’s not a safe lead pa rin kasi ‘di pa natatapos ‘yung game. So stick to the system, stick pa rin sa instructions, so ayun nga keep going,” said Lady Falcons head coach JP Yude after the match.
Shaina Nitura paced Adamson with 16 points built on 15 attacks, while Frances Mordi added 14 markers on 13 attacks.
For the Blue Eagles, no player reached double figures. Alexia Montoro was held to five points, while Faye Nisperos, Ana Hermosura, and Jihan Chutatico finished with three points each.
Adamson braces for a tough test against defending champion National University on Wednesday, February 18, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. Meanwhile, Ateneo looks to regroup as it prepares for a showdown with the University of the Philippines at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
