The Adamson Lady Falcons are back in the win column for an optimistic start to round 2 in UAAP Season 87, sweeping the UE Lady Warriors.
Shaina Nitura had timely help from Mayang Nuique to tow the Adamson Lady Falcons past the listless UE Lady Warriors in straight sets, 25-20, 25-11, 25-21, to begin their second round campaign in UAAP Season 87 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Saturday.
Adamson, who went into the break on a 4-game losing slump, swept its season series against UE who have yet to win this year.
Ace rookie Nitura continued to show the way for Adamson with 18 points, a strong follow up from her record 38-point outing last time out. Shaina had timely support this time from Nuique, who ended up with 11 markers as well.
Adamson staged a comeback in set 3 after being down, 13-16, at the second technical timeout.
Using a 5-0 run, the Lady Falcons seized the lead, 18-16, after a Nuique down-the-line hit.
From then, the Lady Falcons just didn’t look back to take the comfortable win via sweep.
Barbie Jamili also added offense for Adamson with nine points, to go along with nine digs and four excellent receptions.
Adamson thus improve its record to 3-5, while UE is winless in eight outings.
Khy Cepada was the only Lady Warrior in double-digit scoring with 10 points. Van Bangayan added nine points, six excellent digs, and six excellent receptions.