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La Salle survives Nitura onslaught in 5-set win over Adamson as twice-to-beat race intensifies
The De La Salle University Lady Spikers secured a crucial five-set victory against the Adamson University Lady Falcons, 25-19, 21-25, 22-25, 25-18, 15-4, to keep their twice-to-beat advantage hopes alive in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament.
Angel Canino and Shevana Laput both breached the 20-point mark for La Salle.
Rookie Shane Reterta also rose to the occasion for the Lady Spikers, who are bound for the Final Four for the 15th consecutive time.
This win improved La Salle's record to 9-4, tying them with the University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses for second place, though La Salle is currently ranked third due to a lower set ratio.
Despite a stellar performance from Adamson's super rookie Trisha Nitura, who scored 35 points, the Lady Spikers neutralized her in the last two sets.
Nitura's scoring output was her fourth-highest of the season, but the Lady Falcons dropped their record to 5-8 after falling short of another upset.
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The De La Salle Lady Spikers secured the last twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball Final Four by defeating the University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses in a four-set match, 23-25, 25-20, 30-28, 29-27.
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De La Salle University and Far Eastern University will face off in a crucial UAAP women's volleyball match on April 26, 2025, for a chance at the No. 2 seed and a twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four.
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The Adamson Lady Falcons concluded their historic Season 87 with a sweep of the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, finishing fifth with a 6-8 record.
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The UST Golden Tigresses will face De La Salle University in a playoff match for the No. 2 seed and a twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four after a five-set loss to the NU Lady Bulldogs on Sunday, April 27.
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The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers have clinched the second seed and a twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball Final Four after defeating the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses in a four-set playoff match.
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