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Lady Falcons taking it one step at a time

Published Apr 16, 2026 02:43 pm

At A Glance

  • Driven by faith, Adamson believes that anything is possible with great effort and a proper mindset in the competitive UAAP women's volleyball field.
Adamson head coach JP Yude, left, and Shai Nitura (UAAP Media)
Adamson head coach JP Yude, left, and Shai Nitura (UAAP Media)
Driven by faith, Adamson believes that anything is possible with great effort and a proper mindset in the competitive UAAP women's volleyball field.
With JP Yude guiding the squad, Shai Nitura and the rest of the Lady Falcons are trying to sustain their momentum and reach the Final Four.
After failing to reach the semis round last year off a 6-8 record at fifth, Adamson gets closer to its goal after its 25-19, 25-18, 25-16 victory over the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons last Wednesday, April 15, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila.
“Siguro for me, siyempre ‘yong mga ganyang bagay, it’s good mindset, number one thing it’s all of God’s will talaga kung loloobin niya samin, but we need to always work it out. Pag-aralan namin, we prepare in every game,” said Yude after Adamson improved to 8-5.
“Sabi ko nga sa mga players, kailangan lang natin trabahuhin natin everytime, si Lord na bahala sa resulta, basta respond lang tayo sa mga situation and challenges… si Lord na magbi-bigay ng reward pagdating ng panahon,” the Cebuano mentor added.
It was Nitura, the Season 87 Rookie of the Year and currently a top contender for the MVP plum this year, who took charge with 26 points off 23 attacks and three blocks along with six digs and six receptions. Also dazzling was playmaker Fhei Sagaysay as she posted 21 excellent sets and four points.
“I think everyone pag may ka gusto talaga… gagawan mo ng paraan… dahil nga coach is here, ‘yong mga tao sa paligid ko are guiding me, and God is guiding me as well,” said the 21-year-old Nitura.
“Na if hindi makuha ‘yong resulta na gusto kong makuha na I have to think about na mas may other plans si God sa gusto kong mangyari,” she added. “I just have to trust, respond well, and trust God’s will, palagi… if it’s not now, maybe we just have to be patient and wait for the right time to come.”
Nitura’s fellow outside spiker Frances Mordi and setter Fhei Sagaysay got better from last edition. They played significant roles in the Lady Falcons’ stellar run that was highlighted by a sweep of University of Santo Tomas (7-5).
The San Marcelino-based squad looks to punch its semis ticket -- a first since Season 85 -- when it faces hopeful Far Eastern University (7-5) this Saturday, Feb. 18, at the same venue.
"God's will, nagma-matter talaga kung sino 'yong may gusto at nagre-respond ng tama at applicable sa situation. Sa ginagalawan namin ngayon, pinapaboran kami on how we respond," said Nitura. "Talagang sine-set aside namin 'yong mga individual or selfish desire.. talagang naka-focus kami on helping the team to get in the Final Four."

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