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Nitura announces coming with record first game by a rookie and leads Falcons in conquering Eagles
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.
Nitura's record-breaking performance included 28 attacks, four blocks, and an ace, surpassing the previous rookie record of 31 points set by Angge Poyos last season.
The Lady Falcons staged a remarkable comeback after losing the first two sets, dominating the third and fourth sets to force a decisive fifth set.
In the final set, Adamson secured an early lead and maintained control, fending off Ateneo's attempts to catch up and ultimately winning the match.
Key plays in the fifth set included crucial hits from Nitura and Frances Mordi, as well as an out-of-bounds hit by Ateneo's Zel Tsunashima, which helped Adamson pull away.
The match concluded with a kill from Mordi after Ateneo managed to stay alive momentarily, sealing the victory for the Lady Falcons.
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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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Rookie Shaina Nitura is set to lead the Adamson Lady Falcons in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament.
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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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