Photo C/O Arnold Z. Cruz
The arena was delighted by Fille Cainglet's comeback after missing two games because of an ankle injury. It can be recalled that Cainglet had this injury during the 4th set of the game against their biggest rival, DLSU Lady Spikers last January 12 at the FilOil Flying V Arena in San Juan. Since then, it became a downhill for the Lady Eagles having three losses in a row.
Cainglet has stopped this curse in her return during their game against NU Lady Bulldogs, sealing a 3 set straight win for the the Lady Eagles with scores of 25-20, 25-21, 27-25.
First set was a tight game. Santiago poured powerful attacks on the ADMU's floor. Gervacio catched up with blocks and attacks. Reception by ADMU has been good. Ferrer kept the ball surely for Ho and Valdez. The Lady Eagles continued to dominate ending the first set at 25-20.
Coach Roger wanted the ball away from the setter and Santiago.
SECOND SET
Gervacio threw 2 service aces on the early second set. Valdez attempted to attack, but blocked by Napomuceno. Santiago kept on throwing unstoppable attacks, leading to a 5-point lead by NU. Gervacio did not let it go further by scoring an attack. Cainglet also scored from an attack.
Both teams were keeping the game tight. Santiago committed a service error. A quick hit by Ho tied the scores to 12-12.
Valdez again tried a quick hit, but denied by Santiago. Good reception by ADMU giving Valdez another chance. She went for a drop ball and outsmarted the towering blockers of NU. ADMU grabbed the second set with 25-21.
THIRD SET
A must-win set for the Lady Bulldogs this time. Cainglet secured another point in the early third set. Santiago recovered by another powerful hit. Valdez returned the favor by a powerful attack, escaping the block of Santiago.
Cainglet delivered the ball perfectly, NU struggled by a poor reception. Ho delivered, but quickly attacked by Pablo. Napomuceno found a chance and set the ball on the back row.
Valdez went for another drop shot and scored. This was paid off by Santiago with a running attack, was saved, but Urdas went for a drop shot.
Valdez recovered by another drop and Gervacio also scored with an attack coming from the back row.
Urdas stepped up to tie the score to 12-12.
Both teams worked hard in their defenses and offenses, the long rally was ended by an error of NU. Urdas, keeping the scores narrow to 22-24, went for an attack down the line.
Feeling the intense pressure, ADMU and NU committed consecutive errors, leaving the scores tied up to 25-25.
Cainglet confidently dropped a ball that surpirses NU. ADMU Lady Eagles finally sealed the game to 27-25 scores.
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