UST scores sweep, Adamson advances

MANILA, Philippines — Santo Tomas completed a Pool C sweep as Adamson topped Pool B with wins over separate foes on their way to the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Collegiate Pre-Season Championship Season 2 playoffs yesterday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.

The Golden Tigresses tamed the two-time NCAA champions College of St. Benilde Lady Blazers, 25-13, 22-25, 25-12, 25-22, for a 3-0 sweep of Pool C while the Lady Falcons (2-0) assured themselves of No. 1 seed in Pool B following a 25-16, 25-16, 25-13 win over the Lyceum Lady Pirates.

Jonna Perdido pumped in 20 points with support from Regina Jurado (19) and Angeline Poyos (17) as UST made it three in a row following earlier wins over Letran and the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta.

“Marami pa kaming rooms for improvement. ‘Yun ang pinakamanda. Kailangan namin ng consistency na siya namang pinaka-importante entering the next round,” said Golden Tigresses mentor Kungfu Reyes.

Adamson, for its part, leaned on a balanced attack with captain Lucille Almonte, Jimy Jean Jamili and Red Bascon accounting for seven point each.

“It’s a good start for us na naka 2-0 kami kasi nakakakuha ng experience yung mga bago namin na madadala namin throughout the season. Ita-try pa rin namin i-blend yung chemistry ng mga bata papasok sa playoffs,” said Lady Falcons mentor JP Yude.

With the win of Adamson in Pool B, Arellano secured the second spot with a 2-1 card as Lyceum (1-2) and San Beda (0-2) crashed out of contention in the 16-team SSL backed by Mikasa, Eurotel, Victory Liner, Summit Bottle Water, Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken, R and B Milk Tea, Potato Corner, Rebel Sports, Converge ICT Solutions and Genius Sports.

Reigning champion National U (2-0) in Pool A and Far