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Lady Falcons eliminate Maroons to strengthen semis bid

Published Apr 15, 2026 07:43 pm

At A Glance

  • Adamson flexed its might and eliminated University of the Philippines, 25-19, 25-18, 25-16, to strengthen its Final Four bid in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila Wednesday, April 15.
Shai Nitura steers Adamson past UP to boost their Final Four return bid this UAAP Season 88. (UAAP Media)
Shai Nitura steers Adamson past UP to boost their Final Four return bid this UAAP Season 88. (UAAP Media)
Adamson flexed its might and eliminated University of the Philippines, 25-19, 25-18, 25-16, to strengthen its Final Four bid in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila Wednesday, April 15.
Anchored by MVP top contender Shai Nitura, the inspired Lady Falcons built several breakaways, particularly in the third, to completely take the fight out of the Fighting Maroons for their second straight win that boosted their semifinal return.
The JP Yude-guided crew seized the third spot with an 8-5 card, breaking the three-way tie with fellow semis hopefuls University of Santo Tomas and Far Eastern University. On the other hand, the State U ended its semis goal with a 5-8 tally.
Adamson’s next game against FEU this Saturday, April 18 is a crucial one for both teams, with UST also eager to see the result as it would dictate the fate of the three teams in the semis race.
Nitura took charge for the San Marcelino-based squad after scoring 26 points on 23 spikes and three blocks along with six excellent digs and six excellent receptions, while MJ Aseo added 10 points.
Frances Mordi and Princess Dote had seven points apiece, while Fhei Sagaysay sparkled with 21 excellent sets and four points for Adamson.
Kianne Olango topscored for UP with 13 points, while Irah Jaboneta and Niña Ytang struggled offensively with combined nine points and it was an unfortunate one as the two veterans saw their UAAP stints fall short anew for a Final Four shot.
The Fighting Maroons wrap up their Season 88 campaign against the Tigresses on Sunday, April 19, at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. 
Earlier, UP was coached by Aleksi Lahteenmaki, the women’s volleyball consultant of the recent NCAA champion Letran Lady Knights. He will also take the helm for their final game this season.
Meanwhile in men's action, Adamson regained its form and dispatched University of the Philippines, 25-23, 23-25, 25-22, 25-23, to finally end its five-game losing streak.
It was a nip-and-tuck affair all throughout the match, but the Soaring Falcons, led by Richard Besorio, found ways to speed ahead, especially in the fourth where they overcame an early 4-9 deficit to outpace and deny the Fighting Maroons’ attempt for a decider.
The win hiked Adamson's record to 3-10, creating a three-way logjam with UP and University of the East at the bottom of the standings.
Besorio, an Iloilo freshman, starred with 23 points off 20 attacks and three blocks, along with 12 excellent receptions, while Leo Coguimbal shone defensively with six blocks along nine attacks to finish with 15 points.
Adamson challenges the league-leading Far Eastern University (11-1) for its final assignment this Saturday, April 18, at the same venue.
Tommy Castrodes impressed with 19 points, 14 receptions, and eight digs, while Olayemi Raheem and Milven Francisco contributed 16 and 14 points, respectively, for UP which takes on University of Santo Tomas (8-4) this Sunday, April 19, at MOA Arena.

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