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With semifinal hopes in smoke, Adamson wants to finish season on high note
Adamson University kept their UAAP Season 86 Final Four hopes alive with a five-set victory over the University of the Philippines, with set scores of 25-17, 23-25, 20-25, 25-23, and 15-13.
This win marked the end of Adamson's six-game losing streak, bringing their record to 3-8 and keeping them from immediate semifinal elimination.
Barbie Jamili led Adamson's offense with 16 points, supported by Mayang Nique with 15 points, Jen Villegas with 12 points, and Red Bascon with 10 points.
Libero Karen Verdeflor anchored the defense with 26 receptions and 15 digs.
The game's crucial moment came in the fifth set at 13-all, when UP's Abi Goc committed a service error, followed by a match-sealing block from Adamson's Jen Villegas.
Niña Ytang was the top scorer for UP with 17 points, including seven kill blocks.
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