Falcon spikers bow to Ateneo to end season
Date Posted: April 25, 2024 at 02:11 PM
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Adamson’s spikers ended their seasons with twin setbacks to Ateneo de Manila University in their respective UAAP 86 Volleyball matches held last April 24 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.
In the men's division, the Soaring Falcons bowed 22-25,21-25, 17-25, closing their season at sixth place with a 4-10 slate.
Despite a valiant effort from the San Marcelino-based squad led by Jude Aguilar with 12 points and Marc Paulino’s nine markers, Adamson still fell short in matching their Battle of the Birds of Prey foes’ attacks. Joel Menor added seven points to the team's tally.
Francis Casas, meanwhile, played his last game for the blue and white.
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In the women's division, the Lady Falcons succumbed in straight sets, 13-25, 17-25, 21-25, to end the season with a similar 4-10 record as the men’s team.
A spirited effort from the JP Yude-mentored squad fell short against the Ateneo squad headed by national team coach Sergio Veloso.
Barbie Jamili, Shar Ancheta, May Ann Nuique, Ishie Lalongisip, and Red Bascon each contributed four points for the Lady Falcons.
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Remnants of the Lady Falcons’ latest Final Four squad Lucille Almonte and Karen Verdeflor finished their playing years representing blue their klasmeyts, leaving behind a legacy of excellence and sportsmanship, highlighted by Adamson’s patented excellence in floor defense.
