Perpetual Help stuns Benilde in Super League quarters, meets Adamson in semis

Perpetual Help Lady Altas in the Shakey’s Super League National Invitationals. –SSL PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines—Perpetual Help pulled off an upset 25-16, 20-25, 28-26, 16-25, 15-12 win over defending NCAA champion College of St. Benilde in the Shakey’s Super League National Invitationals at San Juan Arena on Wednesday.

Mary Rhose Dapol exploded for 33 big points to help the Lady Altas pull away and reach the Shakey’s Super League semifinals.

Dapol described the win as a morale-booster for Perpetual Help with a huge gargantuan task ahead in the form of Adamson.

“It’s such a huge help that we won here in Shakey’s because the morale of every teammate is rising and at the same time, we’ll prepare for them (Adamson) in the next game,” said Dapol in Filipino.

Adamson Lady Falcons in the Shakey’s Super League National Invitationals. –SSL PHOTO

Earlier, Adamson made easy work of San Sebastian, 25-9, 25-11, 25-23, behind Lucille Almonte’s statement game.

Almonte spearheaded the Lady Falcons with a team-high 12 points while Red Bascon had eight in the victory.

Mindset, however, is the central focus for coach JP Yude as Adamson rears up for the Lady Altas.

“We really need to work on our mindset in the semis. Here in the quarterfinal, our errors lessened, especially our starting six. That’s the closest we are to being consistent. Hoping for the same thing in the semis or even be better than what we did today,” the top coach said.

The winner of the Perperptual-Adamson matchup will face the victor of the La Salle-UST duel in the finals of the collegiate tournament.