ST. BENILDE came back from two sets down to edge San Beda, 24-26, 23-25, 25-12, 25-15, 15-10, and seize a share of second spot yesterday in the 91st NCAA women’s volleyball tournament at Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.
Jeanette Panaga led the Lady Blazers with 21 hits—12 on kills, six on blocks and three on service aces—as the Blazers improved to 4-1 in a tie with with defending champion Arellano University.
Unbeaten San Sebastian College leads with five wins.
Janine Navarro and Ranya Musa backed up Panaga with 19 and 17 points, respectively.
“The girls showed character,” said St. Benilde coach Michael Carino.
In men’s play, the Blazers downed the Lions, 25-16, 23-25, 25-18, 25-21, to likewise boost their stock.
San Beda prevented a humiliating sweep as its juniors team routed St. Benilde, 25-15, 25-14, 25-23.