Lady Maroons down Lady Falcons

Games Saturday (The Arena, San Juan City) 8 a.m. – La Salle vs NU (men’s) 10 a.m. – UST vs UP (men’s) 2 p.m. – UE vs La Salle (women’s) 4 p.m. – UST vs FEU (women’s)

University of the Philippines strengthened its Final Four bid yesterday with a dominating 25-15, 25-16, 25-20 victory over Adamson in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament at The Arena in San Juan City.

The Lady Maroons displayed their great resolve particularly in their reception and serves to pick up their sixth victory against five losses at fifth place.

Last year’s Rookie of the Year Isa Molde finished with 15 points peppered with six aces, while Kathy Bersola fired 10 kills for 12 points for UP, which only needed 70 minutes in disposing of Adamson.

So dominating were the Lady Maroons that they overpowered the Lady Falcons in attacks, 42-29, and serves, 10-3. They also had 70 digs – 22 coming from Molde.

“Kailangan naming mag-ipon ng kumpiyansa para sa mga next match namin. Malaking tulong itong match na ito,” said UP assistant coach Rad Ricafor.

Adamson still struggled with its sluggish plays despite persistent attempts from Jema Galanza – who finished with 10 points and 23 digs – as the Falcons dropped their 11th consecutive loss in as many matches.

Meanwhile, Ateneo continued to dominate the men’s division as it walloped Adamson, 25-18, 25-20, 25-14, for its 11th straight triumph.

The trio of Marck Espejo, Rex Intal, and Ron Medalla conspired for the two-time champions with 35 points.

Far Eastern University (6-5), for its part, bolstered its Final Four campaign with a 25-19, 25-22, 25-13 win over University of the East (1-10).