Lady Falcons’ slow start leads to opening day letdown vs UP

Date Posted: October 25, 2023 at 01:34 PM

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A slow start for the Lady Falcons led to an opening day defeat in the hands of University of the Philippines, 61-92, in the UAAP Season 86 Women's Basketball Tournament held September 30 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. 

Adamson held an 8-4 advantage early in the opening salvo but was quickly erased as the Fighting Maroons found their rhythm. 

The Diliman-based squad unleased a 27-9 run to erect a 14-point gap to end the first quarter, 31-17. The lead even ballooned to 35 with the score at 88-53 with just less than six minutes left in the game. 

Victoria Adeshina spearheaded the Lady Falcons with 14 points and 19 rebounds, while Elaine Etang and Cris Padilla contributed 13 and 10 markers, respectively. 

Adamson University will next face University of Santo Tomas this Wednesday in a virtual home game to be held at the Adamson Gym. 

The Scores: 

AdU 61 -- Adeshina 14, Etang 13, Padilla 10, Meniano 7, Limbago 5, Dampios 5, Mazo 3, Agojo 2, Alaba 2, Apag 0, Cortez 0, Tano 0, Bajo 0, Calvert 0, Dumelod 0. 

UP 92 -- Domingo 17, Vingno 13, Bariquit 13, Godez 12, Sanchez 10, Onoh 8, Pesquera 5, Tapawan 5, Maw 4, Quinquinio 2, Sauz 2, Lozada 1, Jimenez 0. 

Quarter Scores: 17-31, 32-52, 47-77, 61-92.