ADAMSON University humbled University of the Philippines Integrated School yesterday, scoring a 25-13, 25-14 victory for a rousing start in Pool D of the 2024 Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League at the Adamson University Gym.
The reigning UAAP champions put on a 55-minute volleyball clinic as head coach JP Yude gave his players minutes on the court, with all the Lady Baby Falcons contributing points.
Samantha Cantada led the way with seven points while UAAP Season 86 MVP Shaina Nitura finished with six markers to lead 10 others who scored in Adamson’s dominating debut.
“Sinabi lang ni coach sa amin na do our best and just enjoy the game since bago lang ang nasa first six namin,” said Cantada, who pounded six of her points on kills in an efficient 6-of-14 spiking clip.
Shean Ordonio had five points while Janna Dizon had four markers for the Lady Baby Falcons, who outgunned the Junior Fighting Maroons on kills, 28-10.
Janella Guarino led UPIS with four points.
De La Salle-Lipa clawed its way back from a set down to stun feisty newcomer Bethel Academy 18-25, 25-23, 25-20 in a Pool A encounter.
The Green Stallions brushed off a shaky start before discovering their rhythm in the last two frames to turn back the Bethelites behind the trio of Vida Caringal, Raizah Mamailao and Althea Sumague.
