By Jean Malanum
MANILA – Adamson University pulled off a 26-24, 25-15, 25-21 victory over the College of Saint Benilde to secure the No. 3 seed in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Unity Cup at the Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan on Saturday.
Outside hitter Shaina Nitura returned from a three-game absence, scoring seven points as the Lady Falcons bounced back from back-to-back losses in Pool E.
Frances Mordi topscored with 11 points on nine attacks, one block, and one ace, while Third Tuddao added eight points.
“Although it was a slow start, I remembered what coach was telling us before the game, that we should learn to adjust,” Mordi said.
“During the game, at the start, it was very slow, but at the end, we were able to adjust based on what coach told us.”
Lana Barrera contributed seven points, followed by Joy Aseo and Kim Rocha with six each, and Frisha Divinagracia with five.
Adamson will face the twice-to-beat No. 2 seed from Pool F in the quarterfinals starting Nov. 14.
Grace Borromeo finished with 10 points on eight attacks and two aces, while Arianna Pua and Camila Bartolome scored eight and seven points, respectively, for CSB.
CSB will take on twice-to-beat University of Santo Tomas in the next round. (PNA)
