UAAP Season 73 Beach Volleyball Women's Finals Round: AdU vs. DLSU

It was an easy win for Adamson Lady Falcons as they gained the championship once again this year with a 21-17, 21-14 victory. AdU's Angela Benting and Ma. Paulina Soriano of Adamson have 13 points apiece for the game. While on the other side, Amanda Villanueva had a blazing 15 points, as Charleehn Cruz equalled rival's performance with 13 points to her name.

UAAP SEASON 73 Beach Volleyball Men's Semi-finals Round: UST vs.

UST had to reassert themselves from a first-set loss to Adamson University. UST's duo of Henry Pecaña and Harby Ilano doubled their efforts, combining for 37 points (16 and 21 points respectively), to surpass Adamson's efforts with John Hendriz Competente and Gilbert Longavela providing 29 points (15 and 14 points respectively) for their team.

*UST won over AdU, scores are: 14-21, 21-18, 15-9.

UAAP Season 73 Beach Volleyball Women's Semifinal Round: DLSU vs. FEU

DLSU survived a close third-set before winning the match over FEU. FEU was leading 14-12 but DLSU fights back with a service ace from Charleehn Cruz making it 14-13. After that, Amanda Villanueva's over-ball make wonders as it tie the game at 14 all, before DLSU started to pull away with a victory, 16-14.

DLSU's Charleehn Cruz has a career-high of 19 points, while Amanda Villanueva unexpectedly surpasses Cruz's effort with 21 points. On the hand, Shaira Gonzalez loaded with 17 points, while Shedd Dela Peña uncorked with 12 points for FEU.

*DLSU beats FEU, scores are: 21-14, 18-21, 16-14

UAAP SEASON 73 Beach Volleyball Men's Semi-finals Round: UP vs. UST

UP Maroons was scuttled by the showing of UST Growling Tigers. As UST went winning, scores are: 21-11, 17-21, and finally 15-11. UST's Henry Pecaña's stepped up a notch in his game, especially in the first set, gaining 20 points in the entire game. While Harby Ilano backfired Pecaña's 20 points with his own 14 points. UP gained some momentum in the second set, with their good defense and nice attacks from Mico Lucindo with 17 points in his name, while Jeffrey Lansangan have made 14 points to keep UP afloat in the game.

UAAP Season 73 Beach Volleyball Women's Semifinal Round: UST vs. DLSU

DLSU Lady Archers/ Spikers defeated archrivals UST Tigresses in three-sets victory. DLSU's Charleehn Abigaile Cruz chipped in 19 points to generate strong offense while teammate Amanda Villanueva scored 15 points to backed-up La Salle's contention for the crown. While on the other hand, UST's Judy Ann Caballejo made a praisable 15 points as teammate Sarah Jane Gonzales have made 9 points for the entire match.

The first set went closely hand-in-hand with DLSU winning in a close set, 21-19. As the second set continues, UST dominated giving them the second set with the score 21-8, as DLSU bounced back to win the third set with a 15-9 scoring mark.

*DLSU wins over UST: 21-19, 8-21, 15-9

EXPECTED VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS TO STEP-UP

Exactly one month before UAAP Season 73 volleyball games will begin, I'll give you the players, who, as far as I know can contribute to their respective teams, here they are:

1) Aiza Maizo (UST)



Since Angelli Tabaquero has graduated already, and since Dindin Santiago transferred to NU, there's no other player who can provide such leadership than Aiza Maizo. The Tigresses should lean on her leadership so that they can maintain their championship. She can block, she can dig, and not to mention, she can attack, she's an all-around player.

2) Angela Benting (AdU)



When we say Adamson, one of the names tagged is Angela Benting. Although she's quite small, she can really spike hard and play defense most of the time. Being the captain that she is, for sure she can bring the Lady Falcons to the Final Four once again this year.

3) Angeline Gervacio (ADMU)



Aside from Bea Pascual and Kara Acevedo, Angeline Gervacio is one offensive threat of Ateneo. She can bring up the 'fire' to the team, she can spike hard everytime she is in the front line. Consistency is the key for her. If she can pile up fifteen (15) points per game, no doubt Ateneo will be on the Final Four this year.

4) Joanne Siy (DLSU)



Being the Best Blocker last UAAP season, expect Joanne Siy to step it up a notch. Being a freshman last year, she gave a LOT of promise to the De La Salle Squad.


5) Mervic Mangui (NU)



Mervic Mangui is the HEART and SOUL of the National University Lady Bulldogs. After Cardoniga and Castro's exit last year, she has now become the main attacker of the squad. I could say that she is now maturing as a veteran player, being #4 in the Best Attackers wasn't bad after all.

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