UAAP volleyball week 4: DLSU, NU blast foes; Ateneo survives Adamson

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At the end of 4th week of the UAAP women's volleyball tournament, Rappler gives you a round up of the games

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MANILA, Philippines – At the end of 4th week of the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament, Rappler gives you a round up of the games.

The DLSU Lady Spikers and National University Lady Bulldogs crushed their opponents with convincing wins, while other victories were less convincing like Ateneo de Manila University’s slim win over the Adamson University Lady Falcons in a game that spanned 2 hours.

Week 4 also saw the firing of a coach that had been a UAAP mainstay for 6 years.

Here’s a full wrap below:

UST Golden Tigresses vs UE Lady Warriors (January 5)

The Tigresses played minus star Maru Banaticla, who was reportedly confined in a hospital due to an illness, as UST struggled to hack out a 26-24, 25-21, 25-23 win against a seemingly rejuvenated Lady Warriors squad.

UE took leads deep into sets but the Tigresses refused to give them what could have been a massive upset, with Maika Ortiz rising to the occasion with a season-best effort of 16 points off 12 hits and four blocks.

The loss sent the Lady Warriors, who were led by Faith Bulan’s 13 markers, further down the cellar at 0-5 while UST hiked their card to 3-2.

NU Lady Bulldogs vs FEU Lady Tamaraws (January 5)

Coming off back-to-back losses, the Lady Bulldogs played this game with a sense of urgency and came out with an impressive 25-11, 25-17, 28-26 dismantling of the Lady Tamaraws.

Myla Pablo and Dindin Santiago came alive for NU, tallying 18 and 14 points, respectively, as they crushed FEU in the first two sets before surviving an error-riddled third to complete their third win in five games.

With coach Kid Santos replacing Nes Pamilar, the Lady Tamaraws looked lost and never got their rhythm going, with Toni Basas scoring nine points in falling to sixth at 1-4.

DLSU Lady Spikers vs UP Lady Maroons (January 6)

While this game’s outcome was never in doubt, the more talented Lady Spikers just ran roughshod over the hapless Lady Maroons, 25-15, 25-8, 25-8, in less than an hour — possibly the quickest match this year.

La Salle, the two-time defending champions, got contributions from virtually everyone on their roster, as Coach Ramil De Jesus emptied his bench as early as the second set, when UP could not get anything going.

Michele Gumabao and Ara Galang each scored eight points to lead the Lady Spikers in streaking to a fifth straight win while Aliyah Ong paced the slumping Lady Maroons, losers of their last five games, with four.

ADMU Lady Eagles vs ADU Lady Falcons (January 6)

Unbeaten in their last five games, the Lady Eagles sure were tested by the Lady Falcons in this thrilling 22-25, 25-23, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11 encounter that lasted well over two hours.

Alyssa Valdez was a monster once more, tying her career-high with 30 points and serving up three consecutive aces when Ateneo needed them in the fifth set, as they primed for their Saturday showdown with archrival La Salle with a win.

Fille Cainglet and Dzi Gervacio posted 15 and 12 points, respectively, for the Lady Eagles, who overcame Pau Soriano (21 points), Bang Pineda (15 points) and Mayette Zapanta’s (15 points) best efforts to seal the victory.

Player of the Week:

Alyssa Valdez (30 points, 23 hits, three blocks, four aces)

The Lady Eagles’ chief gunner was firing on all cylinders against Adamson, but it was her clutch aces — served up when she was visibly gasping for air due to fatigue — that made her stand out above everyone else.

Team of the Week:

DLSU Lady Spikers (won over UP, 25-15, 25-8, 25-8)

Of course, the three-peat-seeking squad was expected to cruise against UP, but the manner they did it — merciless and unforgiving — was impressive. Coach Ramil de Jesus played everyone on the roster, with all offensive players scoring at least a point.

Game of the Week:

ADMU Lady Eagles vs ADU Lady Falcons (January 6)

Both squads have figured in many bruising battles in the past, and this Season 75 encounter was not any different, with no team giving an inch in a match that lasted 123 minutes. Adamson delivered the opening blows, but could not go through Ateneo’s solid defense in crunch time, as they lost for just the second time this season.

Surprise of the Week:

The firing of Coach Nes Pamilar

Sure, FEU has struggled all season long, playing what looked like uninspired volleyball as they crashed to a 1-3 record. But the midseason removal of Pamilar, who’s been handling the Lady Tamaraws for the past six years, was surprising to say the least.

His replacement, Kid Santos, didn’t fare too well either, as FEU was manhandled by NU in straight sets.

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