THE UST Golden Tigresses cruised past the Adamson University Lady Faclons, 25-15, 25-12, 25-16, in the UAAP Season 81 women’s volleyball tournament at the Arena in San Juan Wednesday.
The Tigresses improved to a 6-3 win-loss record for second place in the standings, while the Lady Falcons absorbed their eighth loss in nine games.
Prized rookie Eya Laure’s drop ball in the third canto gave UST the victory, 25-16.
“Mas composed and mas relaxed ang players kaya naka-focus kami sa game plan and nabigyan namin ng importance ‘yong moving without the ball,” Tigresses head coach Emilio “Kung Fu” Reyes Jr. said.
Dimdim Pacres’ off the block kill ended a 19-6 bomb by UST that broke a 6-all deadlock in the second set, 25-12.
Leading 15-11 in the opening salvo, the Tigresses ignited a 10-4 blitz, capped by Laure’s off-the-block hit to grab an early advantage, 25-15.
UST dominated the blocking department with seven points while Adamson only had one.
The Tigresses also pounded seven service aces while the Lady Falcons hit four.
Laure led all scorers with 17 points while Caitlyn Viray added 14 markers for UST.
Joy Dacoron paced Adamson with eight points.
The Tigresses will next face three-time defending champion De La Salle University Lady Spikers on March 31, Sunday, 4 p.m., at the Mall of Asia Arena.
