UAAP Season 88 Women’s volleyball weekend roundup: DLSU, Adamson, NU, and FEU score key wins as UE and Ateneo remain winless

Momentum, redemption, and a few surprises defined the weekend in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament as teams battled to strengthen their positions before the end of the first round.

De La Salle University continued to show why it remains the team to beat after overpowering the University of the East in straight sets to open Saturday’s double-header.

The Lady Spikers looked even more complete with the return of team captain Shevana Laput, who missed the previous two matches due to illness. Her comeback immediately boosted the squad’s rhythm as La Salle secured a dominant 25-15, 25-20, 25-19 victory at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

While Laput’s presence steadied the team, it was Angel Canino who once again carried much of the scoring load with 12 points. Lilay Del Castillo also provided crucial support, contributing 10 points to help La Salle maintain its flawless campaign.

For UE, the search for its first win continues. The Lady Warriors fell to 0-6 in the standings and Khy Cepada led UE with 14 points, while Bea Zamudio added nine. Team captain Van Bangayan was limited to three markers.

Saturday’s second match delivered the weekend’s biggest surprise as Adamson University stunned the University of Santo Tomas in emphatic fashion.

The Lady Falcons swept the Growling Tigresses, 27-25, 25-22, 25-12, showcasing both composure and firepower in a match filled with momentum swings.

Shai Nitura, Frances Mordi, Joy Aseo, Fhei Sagaysay, and Lhouiz Tuddao powered the Falcons early, building a commanding 20-6 advantage that eventually paved the way for a convincing one-hour, 21-minute victory.

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Mordi spearheaded Adamson’s offense with 20 points, while Marie Joy Aseo made an impressive first start of the season with six points.

The loss pushed the Growling Tigresses to a 2-3 record. Regina Jurado led the team with 18 points, while Avril Bron chipped in 10. UST’s star hitter Angge Poyos, who had reached double figures in the team’s first four games, struggled offensively and was limited to five points on 5-of-24 attacks.

Meanwhile, Sunday’s action began with National University asserting its dominance against Ateneo.

The Lady Bulldogs cruised to a 25-18, 25-18, 25-15 win, collecting their second consecutive victory to improve to 5-1 in the standings — good for solo second place behind the unbeaten Lady Spikers.

NU also welcomed the return of rookie Sam Cantada, who had missed the previous game due to a right shin injury. She contributed six points in her comeback outing.

Vange Alinsug led the Lady Bulldogs with 18 points, while Arah Panique added 10 to keep NU firmly in the title conversation.

Ateneo, meanwhile, remained winless at 0-6 and will try to salvage a win in its first-round finale against UE. Rookies Ana Hermosura and Dona de Leon paced the Blue Eagles with seven points each.

Closing the weekend slate, Far Eastern University delivered a commanding performance against the University of the Philippines.

The Lady Tamaraws secured a 25-13, 25-21, 25-16 triumph, sealing the victory after Lovely Lopez, Faida Bakanke, and Jazlyn Ellarina combined for four unanswered points late in the match. The contest lasted one hour and 22 minutes.

With the win, FEU improved to 4-2, climbing to solo third place in the standings. UP, however, slipped to 3-2 and now shares fourth place with Adamson.

The Fighting Maroons also faced adversity early in the match when transferee Casiey Dongallo suffered an apparent left-leg injury after an awkward landing in the first set.

Despite the setback, UP continued to battle behind Joan Monares, who led the team with eight points. Kianne Olango and Niña Ytang chipped in six points each.

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