Adamson, Ateneo try to forge V-League title duel

OUT TO make the most of their big starts, Adamson and Ateneo go for a semifinal sweep against separate foes in the Shakey’s V-League semifinals today.

The Lady Falcons vie for a repeat of their straight-sets victory against Bacolod’s University of St. La Salle in Game 2 of their best-of-three duel at 2 p.m. at the FilOil-Flying V Arena in San Juan.

“Defense is our edge,” said Adamson coach Dulce Pante. “There would be no major adjustments, except for Mic-Mic (Laborte) to polish her spikes.”

The Lady Eagles also gun for another victory against National U at 4 p.m.

“[The Lady Bulldogs] are very resilient; maybe they just lacked communication,” said Ateneo coach Charo Soriano. “I think that was our advantage, we were able to communicate better.”

Adamson and Ateneo hope to reprise their 2008 first-conference title clash eventually won by the Lady Falcons.

With former MVP Nerissa Bautista and Angela Benting taking charge of Adamson’s attacking game, the Lady Falcons downed the Lady Stingers, 25-19, 25-23, 25-22 , in Game 1 Thursday.

Ateneo also expects import Lithawat Kesinee and Alyssa Valdez to repeat their 25-27, 25-14, 25-10, 25-19 win in Game 1 over National U. With a report from April Jezette G. Aquino