Angel Canino and the La Salle Lady Spikers endure a 35-point explosion from Adamson's Shaina Nitura, picking up a crucial win in UAAP Season 87.
The DLSU Lady Spikers leaned on a furious finish to outlast the Adamson Lady Falcons, 25-19, 21-25, 22-25, 25-18, 15-4, in a five-set showdown in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament on Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Down two sets to one, La Salle roared back in the fourth before dominating the decider behind a momentum-shifting 6-0 run, completing a comeback that pushed their record to 9-4, tying the UST Golden Tigresses in the standings.
With the win, the battle for the last twice-to-beat incentive in the Final Four now hinges on the final weekend of the eliminations.
Angel Canino starred for La Salle with 22 points, built on 20 attacks and two blocks.
Shevana Laput added 21 points of her own, firing 16 attacks along with two blocks and three aces.
Rookie sensation Shaina Nitura put on another scoring masterclass for the Lady Falcons, dropping 35 points in the loss — her sixth 30-point outing of the season, which extended her UAAP record.
Despite her efforts, Adamson slid to 5-8 and snapped a two-game win streak.
La Salle had already secured a postseason spot before the match, thanks to UST’s earlier win over UP.
The Lady Spikers now prepare for a crucial closing clash against FEU — one that could decide who gets the coveted semifinal advantage.
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]