Shaina Nitura and Frances Mordi have been the undisputed 1-2 punch of Adamson University, even leading the entire UAAP Season 88 Collegiate Women’s Volleyball Tournament in scoring after the first round.
But the other wing spiker spot—the opposite hitter role—remained contested between rookies Abby Segui and Joy Aseo, even after 10 games in the tournament.
Segui started in the Lady Falcons’ first four games before Aseo took over for the next four outings. In the last two games, including their 25-15, 25-18, 28-26 win over the University of the East Lady Warriors on Saturday, Segui returned to the starting lineup.
Segui, a homegrown product from Adamson High School, said the healthy competition with Aseo keeps them motivated.
“Kami po ni Joy [Aseo], very ano talaga kami sa training. Like, ‘Tara, ganiyan.’ Like, very competitive po. Pero in a healthy way,” Segui said after their win over UE at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.
“Nililift up lang po namin yung sarili namin. And sa sarili ko naman po, try lang po ako ng try every training. And kung paano ko po ipapakita na, siyempre, deserve na deserve ko po ma-first six po.”
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Segui showcased her well-rounded offensive play against the Lady Warriors, contributing seven points on three attacks, two blocks, and two aces, while also demonstrating her defensive prowess with nine excellent digs out of 11 attempts.
Aseo, a product of Linao National High School, has made a similarly strong impact during her stint as a starter.
“Binigyan po ulit ako ng trust ni coach na makabalik sa first six. And, every training ko lang po nire-remind yung sarili ko na I should keep going, palagi. And kung ano man yung mga battles and struggles na haharapin ko ngayon, hindi po ako titigil,” Segui added.
“Minamindset ko lang po sa sarili ko na one game at a time. Kada game, kailangan may lesson sa akin. And, yung mga shortcomings ko sa attacks, siyempre, i-work on ko siya sa training po.”
Adamson finds itself in a tight race for the Final Four with a 6-4 record, sitting in fourth place—half a game behind joint-second Far Eastern University and National University, both at 6-3.
University of Santo Tomas trails closely at 5-4, while University of the Philippines lurks at 4-5.
Up next for the Lady Falcons is a matchup against the Lady Bulldogs on Easter Sunday at the same UST arena.
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