Sunday, September 20, 2026

Adamson sweeps Santo Tomas, claims V-League semis berth

Adamson University secured its place in the semifinals of the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge after dispatching University of Santo Tomas in straight sets, 25-23, 25-17, 25-17, on Sunday at Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City.

The defending champions needed only one hour and 28 minutes to finish off the Golden Tigresses and improve to 5-1, pulling level with Arellano University at the top of the standings.

Arellano remains the only team to beat Adamson in the tournament.

The Lady Falcons established control at the net, with Joy Aseo making a major impact after entering the game off the bench in the opening set.

Aseo repeatedly disrupted UST’s attack in the third set, turning back Em Banagua and Ashley Knop with well-timed blocks. Her defense helped Adamson build a double-digit advantage as the Tigresses struggled to find their rhythm.

“We were eager talaga, especially yung mga bata, because of that loss (to Arellano). Siyempre, kung ano yung babaunin namin sa next games. I’m very happy and grateful on how my players responded properly sa training and sa game today,” head coach JP Yude said.

Aseo finished with 19 points, including 16 kills and three blocks, two of which came in the deciding set.

Lhouriz Tuddao added 12 points while Frances Modri contributed 10 for Adamson. Fhei Sagaysay directed the offense with 14 excellent sets and chipped in two points.

Adamson will close its preliminary-round schedule against San Beda University on September 27 at noon.

San Beda enters the match with a 3-3 record.

UST, meanwhile, dropped to 3-3 and now faces a crucial showdown with De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (2-4) on September 27 at 10 a.m.

Angge Poyos led the Golden Tigresses with 13 points, while Reg Jurado was held to eight.

The UST-Benilde matchup could determine the final team to advance to the semifinals. (Adrian Co)

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