St. Benilde, Arellano turn back foes in NCAA women's volleyball | Inquirer Sports

St. Benilde, Arellano turn back foes in NCAA women’s volleyball

/ 06:46 PM November 22, 2013

MANILA, Philippines — St. Benilde turned back Mapua, 25-23, 25-16, 25-11, to gain a share of the lead in the NCAA season 89 women’s volleyball tournament Friday at the Arena in San Juan.

Jeanette Panaga scored 14 for the Lady Blazers, who shrugged off a poor start and dominated the Lady Cardinals in the ensuing sets to improve to 2-0.

Maureen Loren added 11 points and last year’s Best Setter Djanel Cheng tossed in 27 excellent sets for the Lady Blazers.

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St. Benilde joined defending champion University of Perpetual Help on top of the standings.

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Precious Hazel Sedenio and Anna Paula Perez had five points apiece for Mapua, which sunk to 0-2 along with Jose Rizal University.

Arellano, meanwhile, rebounded from its season-opening loss to San Beda with a 25-16, 25-21, 25-23 decision over Emilio Aguinaldo College.

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The Lady Chiefs trailed most of the third set but picked up the pace late, sealing the win with a kill from Danna Henson and an attacking error from the Lady Generals.

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Elaine Sagun fired 10 points, while Shirley Salamagos had nine points including two blocks for Arellano, which tied EAC at 1-1.

Arian Angustia had six blocks to finish with 12 points while Donna Mae Factor had nine markers for the Lady Generals.

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