MANILA, Philippines -- Casiey Dongallo led the UE Lady Warriors to their first win in the Shakey's Super League (SSL) preseason championship tournament as they made quick work of the JRU Lady Bombers, 25-14, 25-21, 25-19, Sunday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.
Dongallo, an incoming rookie for UE in the UAAP, scored 20 points in the game, even if she did not play in the first set.
She scored nine points in the second set and 11 in the third to tow the Lady Warriors to the win.
Dongallo is the lone player for both teams to record twin digits.
JRU, meanwhile, was led by Karyla Jasareno with nine points.
UE is joining UST and Arellano as the teams with one win in the tournament.
Despite the win, UE assistant coach Obet Vital underscored the need of the team to gel and have better chemistry.
UE will be facing National University next on Saturday.JRU, meanwhile, will take on San Sebastian on Monday.