V-League: San Sebastian nails first win behind Bualee

MANILA, Philippines — Veteran Thai import Jeng Bualee racked up a game-high 25 points to lead San Sebastian over Letran, 25-17, 23-25, 25-23, 25-23, Tuesday in the Shakey’s V-League Season 10 First Conference at the FilOil Flying V Arena in San Juan.

Bualee also got help from Suzanne Roces and Jolina Labiano, who scored 19 and 18 points, respectively.

“It’s our first time to win. I’m happy because we lost two games already,” said Bualee. “Mahirap na for me because our setter (Trisha Crisostomo) is still young.”

“We have to practice more. I think we need to communicate more,” Bualee added.

The Lady Stags, sans Gretchel Soltones, assured themselves of a quarterfinals slot in Group A while the Lady Knights are in danger of getting booted out after suffering their third loss in as many games.

“Umaasa kami sa error ng kalaban but a win is a win,” said SSC head coach Clint Malazo.

Letran pulled to within, 23-24, in the fourth set as it threatened to extend the match but fortunately for San Sebastian, Czarina Berbano converted off the block to clinch the game.

Patcharee Sangmuang led the Lady Knights with 20 points.