Adamson sweeps USJ-R to barge into SSL semis

MANILA, Philippines -- All three UAAP teams in the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) have booked a ticket to the semifinals, as the Adamson University Lady Falcons swept the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R), 25-9, 25-11, 25-23 at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City Wednesday afternoon.

Down 22-19 in the third set, Adamson scored five straight points to go to match point, 24-22.

USJ-R then scored in the next possession to keep themselves alive, but a service error punctuated the game for the Lady Falcons.

Adamson had a balanced scoring game, led by Lucille Almonte, who had 12 points.

Red Bascon and Rochelle Lalongisip scattered eight points apiece, while Ayesha Juegos contributed six. Four other Lady Falcons scored five markers.

For the Lady Jaguars, Christle Tamayo finshed with nine points, while Louneth Abangan chipped in eight.

Adamson will be facing the winner of the match between College of Saint Benilde and University of Perpetual Help System Dalta at 4 p.m.

UAAP’s La Salle and UST will be taking on each other in another bracket of the league on Friday.

The semifinal round of the league will be in a knockout format, while the finals and bronze medal games will be best-of-threes.