The Adamson Lady Falcons dominated the Ateneo Blue Eagles in a promising start to their UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball campaign.
Adamson made light work of Ateneo, 25-19, 25-18, 25-10, for a strong start to its UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball campaign at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay Sunday, Feb. 15.
The Lady Falcons flexed their superior firepower, led by Shaina Nitura and Frances Mordi, against the rebuilding Blue Eagles.
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After taking the first two sets, AdU never let up, zooming to an 8-0 lead that ballooned to 16-1 in the third.
The Blue Eagles struggled to get anything going on offense despite a healthy Zel Tsunashima and Jlo Delos Santos.
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Nitura paced the Lady Falcons with 16 points.
Adamson hopes to ride the momentum of its opening win when it tangles with defending champion National U at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion Wednesday, Feb. 18.
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Luisa Morales is a sportswriter with a special interest in promoting women’s sports.
Her coverage highlights include the UAAP, PVL, Southeast Asian Games, and the FIBA World Cup. She also follows Alex Eala, the Philippine women’s national football team, and mixed martial arts.