Arellano, Letran post quick wins over NCAA rivals in Super League

Arellano’s Laika Tudlasan in the Shakey’s Super League.–SSL PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines — Arellano University barely broke a sweat in a 25-17, 25-16, 25-12, disposal of Emilio Aguinaldo College in the 2024 Shakey’s Super League Collegiate Pre-season Championship on Sunday at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

The Lady Chiefs only needed one hour and 26 minutes to dispatch the Lady Generals and join Ateneo in Pool A’s debut winners list.

Arellano rained down 43 attacks and took advantage of EAC’s 25 miscues for a quick workout. Laika Tudlasan led the Lady Chiefs’ balanced offense with 10 points, while Kacelyn Punzalan and Mauie Magaling added eight and six points, respectively.

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“Grateful po kami kasi preparations po namin sabi ng mga coaches na ngayon na yung test na maa-apply yung pinaghirapan namin for months,” said Tudlasan, who had nine kills.  

The Lady Chiefs pulled away early in the third set, racing to a 15-4 advantage that eventually ballooned to 24-11 after a Pauline De Guzman off-the-block hit.    

“Maganda po ‘yung communication and saya namin sa team. Parang ang gaan ngayon kasi may tiwala kami sa isa’t isa,” Tudlasan added.

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EAC kept the game close in the early goings of the first two sets only to watch Arellano break loose with a barrage of attacks.    

No Lady General reached double-figure scoring with Erica Bodonal finishing with six points and Cara Dayanan firing five as EAC was limited to just 19 attack points.

Sheena Sarie scored nine to lead Letran’s 25-21, 25-10, 25-14 win over Jose Rizal University in Pool C to join opening day winner La Salle on top.