EAC, Lyceum win in NCAA women’s volleyball
MANILA, Philippines—Emilio Aguinaldo College continued its winning ways after hacking out a 25-14, 25-19, 25-14, win over Jose Rizal University Monday in the NCAA Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament at the FilOil Flying V Arena in San Juan city.
Arnie Yumul led the Lady Generals, who joined San Sebastian in second place at 5-1, in scoring anew with 11 points.
Meanwhile, Lyceum shook off early troubles in the opening set to send Mapua reeling to another defeat, 25-18, 25-15, 25-9.
The Lady Pirates banked on nine service aces to notch their second straight win and second consecutive in straight sets after losing their first five starts.
After snapping defending champion Perpetual Help’s 19-game winning streak, EAC wasted little time in showing its might, overwhelming JRU from start to finish.
Rosalie Pepito managed to come away with 10 points for the Lady Bombers, who fell to 1-6.
Crislie Pablo and Yvonne Reyes churned in nine points apiece for the Lady Generals, who outdueled the Lady Altas, 30-28, 19-25, 25-15, 27-25, in a grueling four-setter last Tuesday.
Jhemil Abadilla registered 12 points while Gian Carla Benedicto chipped in nine markers.
Alissa Magallanes also had nine points for the listless Cardinals, who remained at the cellar with a 0-6 mark.
