Riding high from a five-set win over Ateneo, the Adamson Soaring Falcons hope to pull off an upset against the five-time defending champions NU Bulldogs in UAAP Season 88.
Jims Ducusin and Adamson aim to build on an impressive season opener as the Soaring Falcons challenge the mighty five-time defending champions NU Bulldogs in UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball on Wednesday, February 18, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.
Game time is at 9:00 a.m., with live streaming available on the Pilipinas Live app. It will also be aired on the UAAP Varsity Channel.
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Ducusin made a smashing debut for Adamson, dropping 23 points to help the Falcons eke out a thrilling 26-28, 26-24, 30-28, 22-25, 15-12 victory over the Ateneo Blue Eagles.
The grueling match lasted two hours and 30 minutes, with the first three sets stretching into extended points.
It marked Adamson’s first season-opening win since Season 81, ending a three-year streak of first-game losses.
Joel Menor added 17 points, Ahmed Tahiluddin contributed 14, and Lourenz Domingo orchestrated the offense with 19 precise sets.
Now, Adamson faces a tall task against a NU side that overpowered the UST Golden Spikers in their opener via 25-22, 29-27, 25-19 sweep.
The Soaring Falcons are also seeking their first victory over NU since sweeping them in Season 81.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
[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.]