BY ABBY TORALBA
MAPUA University seeks a second straight win when it takes on Jose Rizal University today in the 99th NCAA women’s volleyball tournament at The Arena in San Juan.
The Lady Cardinals battle the Lady Bombers at 2 p.m., with the former currently holding a 2-2 card and the latter sporting a 1-3 mark.
Last Saturday, Mapua improved its record after a straight sets victory over the EAC Lady Generals 25-19, 25-16, 25-21.
Before the win, Mapua coach Clarence Esteban emphasized the importance of closing every match on a high.
“Yes, sinasabi ko nga sa kanila iyong laking kulang talaga natin is iyong maturity natin sa loob ng game kaya pag dating sa end game nawawala tayo,” Esteban said. “So, hanggang sa training namin, iyong scrimmage, talagang ipinakita ko talaga na ito dapat ang mangyari, ito dapat iyong nangyayari pagdating sa dulo so talagang ni-review namin iyong pang-dulo namin (panapos).
“Sa amin, hopefully, itong pagkapanalo namin na ito sana madala namin hanggang doon sa dulo. So, sa kumpiyansa ng players ko, iyong skills na ipinapakita nila, sana mas mag-improve pa para umabot hanggang doon sa dulo,” he added.
