Adamson eyes sixth straight softball triumph

MANILA, Philippines—Defending champion Adamson tries to stay invincible in softball as Far Eastern University aims to stay on top of men’s volleyball in the UAAP Season 74 games Wednesday.

The Lady Falcons go for a sixth straight triumph over a skidding Ateneo side (1-5) at 9 a.m. at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium.

University of the Philippines (5-1) also tries to keep its hold of solo second against University of Santo Tomas (4-1) at 11 a.m., while the University of the East (2-4) and La Salle (0-6) tangle at 1 p.m.

In volleyball, the Tamaraws shoot for a 10th victory in 12 outings against La Salle (7-4) at 10:30 a.m. at the FilOil-Flying V Arena in San Juan.

The fifth-running National University (6-5), meanwhile, collides with winless UE in the other men’s match at 9 a.m.

A pair of women’s games wrap up the four-game bill with Adamson (6-5), UST (6-4) and FEU (6-4) all vying to boost their semifinal bids.

The Tigresses and the Lady Warriors square off at 2 p.m., while the Lady Falcons and the Lady Tamaraws battle at 3:30 p.m.

Idle La Salle (11-0) already claimed the twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four, while Ateneo (9-2) had also earned a semifinal berth.