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UAAP: Adamson ends 4-game slump, keeps UE winless to start Round 2
UAAP: Adamson ends 4-game slump, keeps UE winless to start Round 2
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Published Mar 22, 2025 03:03 PM PHT
Adamson University in its UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball clash vs. University of the East. Photo from UAAP Images.MANILA — Adamson University denied University of the East its long-pursued first win after a thrilling five-set finish to open Round 2 of the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament.
Adamson University in its UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball clash vs. University of the East. Photo from UAAP Images.MANILA — Adamson University denied University of the East its long-pursued first win after a thrilling five-set finish to open Round 2 of the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament.The Soaring Falcons won over the Red Warriors, 25-21, 23-25, 20-25, 25-17, 15-12, Saturday afternoon at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, to not only set the tone for their second-round campaign, but also halt their four-game slump.
The Soaring Falcons won over the Red Warriors, 25-21, 23-25, 20-25, 25-17, 15-12, Saturday afternoon at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, to not only set the tone for their second-round campaign, but also halt their four-game slump.
“Hopefully, sana ito na ‘yung start. Every team naman kasi nag-adjust kaya nag fifth set it’s because may adjustments din ang UE. Sana magcontinue lang itong pagpapanalo namin,” said Coach Raffy Mosuela after Adamson improved to 2-6 overall.
“Hopefully, sana ito na ‘yung start. Every team naman kasi nag-adjust kaya nag fifth set it’s because may adjustments din ang UE. Sana magcontinue lang itong pagpapanalo namin,” said Coach Raffy Mosuela after Adamson improved to 2-6 overall.
The Soaring Falcons took three-point cushions multiple times in the fifth, first at 7-4 then at 13-10 but the Red Warriors would just not give up the fight.
The Soaring Falcons took three-point cushions multiple times in the fifth, first at 7-4 then at 13-10 but the Red Warriors would just not give up the fight.
Rookie Roy Piojo’s crosscourt kill followed by an Adamson error pulled UE within 12-13 but that would be its last point.
Rookie Roy Piojo’s crosscourt kill followed by an Adamson error pulled UE within 12-13 but that would be its last point.
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Piojo’s attack in the next play sailed outside before Leo Coguimbal’s solid quick attack that gave the Soaring Falcons their second win in eight games after two hours and 18 minutes.
Piojo’s attack in the next play sailed outside before Leo Coguimbal’s solid quick attack that gave the Soaring Falcons their second win in eight games after two hours and 18 minutes.
With the Red Warriors taking a 2-1 set lead, the Soaring Falcons emerged in the fourth frame with an extra sense of urgency, racing to an 18-11 margin en route to forcing the decider.
With the Red Warriors taking a 2-1 set lead, the Soaring Falcons emerged in the fourth frame with an extra sense of urgency, racing to an 18-11 margin en route to forcing the decider.
Lourenz Domingo made it a point to spread Adamson’s offense this game, tossing 29 excellent sets leading to five players in double digits for his team.
Lourenz Domingo made it a point to spread Adamson’s offense this game, tossing 29 excellent sets leading to five players in double digits for his team.
Coguimbal, a middle blocker, ended up with 17 points on 12 spikes and five blocks while Jude Aguilar and Marc Paulino made 15 points apiece.
Coguimbal, a middle blocker, ended up with 17 points on 12 spikes and five blocks while Jude Aguilar and Marc Paulino made 15 points apiece.
“Mas dodoblehin namin sa ensayo at team skills din, doon kami medyo lacking and kailangan namin siya maovercome ngayong second round,” said Coguimbal on the key to winning more games this round.
“Mas dodoblehin namin sa ensayo at team skills din, doon kami medyo lacking and kailangan namin siya maovercome ngayong second round,” said Coguimbal on the key to winning more games this round.
Dan Gutierrez chipped in 14 points while Ricardo Obeda got 12 points in the win.
Dan Gutierrez chipped in 14 points while Ricardo Obeda got 12 points in the win.
Adamson seeks to get a winning streak going when it faces Ateneo de Manila University next Saturday at the Araneta Coliseum.
Adamson seeks to get a winning streak going when it faces Ateneo de Manila University next Saturday at the Araneta Coliseum.
The Red Warriors stayed winless after eight outings. They have now lost 15 straight games dating back to the second round of Season 86.
The Red Warriors stayed winless after eight outings. They have now lost 15 straight games dating back to the second round of Season 86.
Axel Defeo led the Red Warriors with 22 points while rookie Raquim Aceron added 20 points and 23 excellent receptions.
Axel Defeo led the Red Warriors with 22 points while rookie Raquim Aceron added 20 points and 23 excellent receptions.
UE aims to end its winless run on Wednesday when it battles undefeated Far Eastern University at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.
UE aims to end its winless run on Wednesday when it battles undefeated Far Eastern University at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.
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