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UAAP: Rookie Shaina Nitura leads Adamson rally past Ateneo
Rookie Shaina Nitura is set to lead the Adamson Lady Falcons in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament.
The Lady Falcons achieved their first victory by completing a reverse sweep against Ateneo with a final score of 21-25, 20-25, 25-12, 25-15, 15-12.
Prized rookie Shaina Nitura proved her worth with 33 points, including 28 attacks, while Nigerian Frances Mordi contributed 23 points.
Nitura aims to focus on her performance rather than succumbing to pressure and expectations, despite the team experiencing significant player departures from last season.
The young Lady Falcons squad includes new talents and a few holdovers, all under the guidance of coach JP Yude.
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Rookie Shaina Nitura set a new scoring record for a rookie in a debut game with 33 points as Adamson University rallied from a 0-2 set deficit to defeat Ateneo de Manila University, 21-25, 20-25, 25-12, 25-15, 15-12.
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The UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament will feature a significant match between the Adamson Lady Falcons and the De La Salle Lady Spikers.
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Shaina Nitura set a new rookie scoring record with 33 points, leading the Adamson Lady Falcons to a thrilling reverse-sweep victory against the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament.
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De La Salle University secured their first win in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament by sweeping Adamson University with set scores of 25-21, 26-24, and 25-20.
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The NU Lady Bulldogs secured their second consecutive win in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament by sweeping Ateneo de Manila University with set scores of 25-23, 25-19, and 25-15.
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