Falcons buck 3rd-set slip in bringing down Chiefs

Games Today (The Arena, San Juan City) 10 a.m. – NU vs Perpetual (men’s) 12 noon – San Beda vs CSB (men’s) 4 p.m. – FEU vs CSB (women’s) 6:30 p.m. – UST vs SSCR (women’s)

Adamson survived Arellano University’s gutsy plays in posting a 25-22, 26-24, 22-25, 26-24 triumph yesterday at the start of the 2018 Premier Volleyball League Collegiate Conference at The Arena in San Juan City.

Skipper Paolo Pablico led the Falcons with 30 points highlighted by 27 attacks while adding 16 excellent receptions.

It was an auspicious start for Adamson although coach Domingo Custodio reiterated the need to improve on at least one crucial aspect of their game.

“We need to adjust on our defense, reception and blocking,” Custodio said.

George Labang also came through for the Falcons with 13 points built on eight kills and four blocks, while Leonard Amburgo had 27 excellent sets.

Adamson overpowered Arellano, despite stumbling into 31 errors, by firing more attacks (55-51) and posting more blocks (12-5).

Arellano, last year’s NCAA finalist, saw its composure falter at crunch time despite the efforts of Christian Dela Paz, Demmy Lapuz and Christian Segovia.

Dela Paz scored 19 kills and five blocks to finish with 24 points while Lapuz and Segovia chipped in 12 points apiece.

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