UST freshman EJ Laure strengthened her case for Rookie of the Year with a 19-point performance while her team captain, Pam Lastimosa, pitched in with 16 points
THE ROOKIE. First year player EJ Laure of UST turns in one of her 19 points against Adamson. Photo by Josh Albelda
MANILA, Philippines - The UST Golden Tigresses opened the second round of their UAAP Season 77 women's volleyball campaign with a four-set, 25-19, 25-16, 23-25, 25-15, victory over the Adamson Lady Falcons on Saturday, January 24, at the San Juan Arena.
UST freshman EJ Laure strengthened her case for Rookie of the Year with a 19-point performance while her team captain, Pam Lastimosa, pitched in with 16 points. Carmela Tunay also played well, putting up 12 markers while Marivic Meneses had 14.
UST took control of the game's first two sets, winning easily 25-19 and 25-16.
The Golden Tigresses erected a 19-16 late in the third set, but a 5-1 run by Adamson led to a tied contest at 21-apiece. The Lady Falcons were then able to score four of the game's next six points to take the third set.
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UST established a 7-4 lead early in the fourth set, and increased it to a five-point advantage at 14-9. Adamson struggled to mount a comeback, scoring just six points for the remainder of the game and eventually falling, 25-15.
UST's win improved their record to 3-5, which is now the same win-loss clip Adamson holds.
Amanda Villanueva and Mylene Paat paced the Lady Falcons with 14 and 12 points, respectively.
UST had more spike points, 50-41, more block points, 17-4, and more excellent sets, 44-22.
The Golden Tigresses will be back in action on Wednesday, January 28, when they battle with the new-look NU Lady Bulldogs under head coach Roger Gorayeb. The Lady Falcons will take the court in the following game when they face the Ateneo Lady Eagles.
- Rappler.com
