Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times

ADMU

UAAP 85 MVB: Salarzon, Ateneo avert disaster vs Adamson, extend streak to 3


Ateneo de Manila University survived Adamson University in a thriller, 20-25, 25-20, 19-25, 25-23, 15-10, to stretch its win run to three games in the UAAP Season 85 men’s volleyball tournament at the SMART Araneta Coliseum, Saturday.

The Blue Eagles were just ahead by a point in the decider when they ran away with the victory.

Falcon Francis Casas first committed an attack error, before Ken Batas and Jian Salarzon went back-to-back for Ateneo followed by another error by Adamson.

Salarzon then iced the two-hour 41-minute match with a crosscourt kill.

“Itong fifth set kasi it will all boil down kung sino ang makaka-serve at makaka-receive nang maayos. Thankfully we were able to serve and we were able to receive properly that’s why we were able to get the fifth set,” said coach Timmy Sto. Tomas after the two-hour, 49-minute match.

Ateneo kept pace with De La Salle University at fourth with identical 5-4 records.

Salarzon dazzled with 22 points and 19 excellent receptions, while Amil Pacinio had 19 points and 19 receptions as well.

Batas completed the scoring trio of Ateneo with 18 points and 10 digs.

Meanwhile, Adamson continued to fly low with just one win in nine games.

Evander Novillo paced the Soaring Falcons with 22 points, while Casas and Josh Magalaman chimed in with 18 and 12 points, respectively.

Ateneo looks to keep it going on April 12 against University of the Philippines. On the other hand, Adamson eyes bounce back against defending champion National University.

Watch the UAAP Season 85 Collegiate Volleyball Tournament on the UAAP Varsity Channel (Ch. 263 HD). Available on Prepaid Loads 300 & up (valid for 30 days).

#ReadMore  Antique's Clive Clemente hauls three golds in Batang Pinoy swimming

You can also catch the games live on the SMART Livestream App. Download it here.

Written By

Just a kid from Cavite trying to make a difference.


You May Also Like

ADMU

Ateneo de Manila University expressed regret over its failure to mount a successful title defense for the first time since Season 68, following a...

DLSU

De La Salle University witnessed its campaign in the UAAP Season 85 Women’s Football Tournament end in heartbreak. The Taft school was dethroned in...

Uncategorized

For the fifth straight season, University of Santo Tomas (UST) clinched the overall championships in both the collegiate and high school divisions of the...

FEU

Katrina Magbitang achieved something that only a few athletes can boast of in the UAAP – earning the Most Valuable Player Award in her...

FEU

Regine Rebosura has proven that dreams do come true in the UAAP. She achieved this feat with her brace, which led Far Eastern University...

FEU

Despite not being one of the more illustrious names in the Far Eastern University squad that dominated the UAAP Season 85 Men’s Football Tournament,...

News

The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) has joined the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in its campaign against drug use...

FEU

Gio Pabualan proved why he is one of the top young talents in the country with his exploits in the UAAP Season 85 Men’s...

Advertisement