GAMES TODAY
(The Arena, San Juan)
11 a.m. – San Sebastian vs. Letran
2:30 p.m. – Benilde vs. Arellano
FANCIED squads Letran and College of Saint Benilde seek to bolster their campaign in the 100th NCAA women’s volleyball tournament when they clash against tough opponents today, Tuesday, at The Arena in San Juan.
The Lady Knights, leading the pack with an 11-2 card,
take on gutsy San Sebastian Lady Stags at 11 a.m. while the defending champion Lady Blazers battle hot-spiking Arellano Lady Chiefs in the main event at 2:30 p.m.
Letran is going for its fifth consecutive win and a big follow-up to its straight sets victory against the Lyceum Lady Pirates 25-22, 25-17, 25-23 last Friday.
Letran mentor Oliver Almadro said the hustle and willingness to improve should continue for the Lady Knights halfway through the second-round eliminations.
“Sabi namin, just put in the work. The standing doesn’t matter. Sabi nga, God’s works, His works, so term ‘works’, put in the works. So, don’t care about anything [else]. Acknowledged lahat iyan,” said Almadro, whose squad will be led anew by Gia Maquilang, Judiel Nitura and Vanessa Sarie.
San Sebastian is out to bounce back from a 23-25, 9-25, 23-25 loss at the hands of St. Benilde last Saturday.
St. Benilde and Arellano shoot for their fourth straight win at the expense of each other. The Lady Blazers are currently in second with a 10-2 slate while the Lady Chiefs sit in fourth with a 9-4 card.
St. Benilde tactician Onyok Getigan said the team needs to improve its blocking to help their cause.
Aside from veteran middle blocker Zam Nolasco, Getigan wants the rest of his players to make their presence felt at the net.
Led by Marianne Padillon and Laika Tudlasan, the Lady Chiefs silenced JRU Lady Bombers in straight sets 25-17, 25-18, 25-15 last Saturday.
