Lady Falcons keep win run, rip Warriors

MANILA, Philippines - Adamson beat University of the East, 25-18, 25-14, 25-17, yesterday to notch its third straight win after an opening game loss in UAAP Season 74 women’s volleyball at the Arena in San Juan.

Shiela Pineda scattered 13 hits, including three service aces, while Angelica Quinlog made 11 points on blocks to go with her seven digs for the Lady Falcons.

With the match virtually in the bag, Adamson’s long-time coach Dulce Pante rested her starters for her second stringers, who responded by keeping the Lady Warriors at bay.   

“The girls have put to good use our training program. Now, they have polished their timing, like playing the piano. If the blending is right, you get wonderful music,” said Pante.

Sheisa Nebrida had eight hits and Jimberly Dawn Dizon seven kills for the Lady Warriors, who dropped to their third straight loss.

Sarina Faith Bulan, however, was hardly in her elements for UE. After scoring 18 points in a five-set victory over National University (NU) last week, she managed only five hits against Adamson.

Reigning five-time champion University of Santo Tomas (UST), meanwhile, relied on the 15 hits each from Jay Depante and Mark Gil Alfafara in beating Ateneo, 25-14, 25-20, 25-18, to remain at third place with a 3-1 card.

Sam Paquiz made 20 hits for University of the Philippines which beat UE, 25-23, 25-21, 24-26, 28-26, for the Maroons’ second win in four matches in yesterday’s other men’s game.

The tournament resumes today also at the Arena with NU facing Far Eastern University at 9 a.m. and De La Salle barttling Adamson at 10:30 a.m. in the men’s and UP taking on UST at 2 p.m. and Ateneo meeting NU at 3:30 p.m. in the women’s contest.