SSC spikers outlast Ateneans in thriller
Jaroensri Bualee outshone Lithawat Kesinee in a duel of Thai imports, pumping in key spikes into Ateneo’s defense for the crucial points in the decider that lifted the Lady Stags to the victory fashioned out in two hours of high-powered volley action.
It was a great rebound by the Recoletos-based tossers, who fought back with remarkable resolve each time they dropped a set, in the first and fourth sets, while outlasting their rivals in a thrilling, extended third set duel which they barely took, 29-27.
Bualee finished with 29 kills and wound up with 31 points, while Laurence Ann Latigay led the locals with 18 points she highlighted with 16 kills.
Rysabelle Devanadera and Jinni Mondejar, meanwhile, stood at the vanguard of SSC’s defense upfront, each coming up with four blocks while combining for 27 points in a superb all-around game in the tournament sponsored by Shakey’s Pizza and organized by Sports Vision.
Kesinee, who impressed many when she powered the Lady Eagles to a stirring five-set win over first conference champions UST Tigresses last Sunday, played true to form with 30 points, including 18 attacks, while showing her fine defensive skills with 10 blocks.
But only two locals churned out double-digit outputs for Ateneo with Ma. Rosario Soriano knocking in 14 kills for a total 17-point output and Karla Bello tossing in 10 points.
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The SSC-Ateneo match will be shown on NBN-4 starting at
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