MANILA – Arellano University Lady Chiefs did not break sweat against Emilio Aguinaldo College Lady Generals, 25-15, 25-14, 25-20, in the NCAA Season 95 Women’s Volleyball at the San Juan Arena.
With Lady Chiefs’ star player Regine Arocha rested, Carla Donato and Necole Ebuen stepped up to lead the offensive artillery of the defending champion to secure a guaranteed playoff for a semifinals twice-to-beat incentive with a 7-1 card.
With star player Regine Arocha rested, Carla Donato and Necole Ebuen stepped up on offense for the defending champions Lady Chiefs as they secure at least a playoff for a semifinals twice-to-beat incentive with a 7-1 card.
Donato unloaded 12 points, 11 coming from attacks, while Ebuen added 11 markers built on 10 hits, mostly camr at the critical juncture of the match where the Lady Generals threatened to fight back.
Nicole Sasuman took over the spot of Arocha and finished with seven points, as Verutiao tossed 18 excellent sets laced with five markers for Arellano.
The Lady Chiefs easily dominated the first two sets until the Lady Generals showed some fight in the decisive third set to take a commanding 20-16 lead.
The Lady Chiefs then leaned on crucial points from Ebuen to tie the score at 20-all, then Sarah Verutiao then caught fire from the service area before Donato put on the finishing touches.
Cathrine Almazan was the lone bright spot with near triple-double performance of 14 points, 10 digs and seven receptions as the Lady Generals ended the season with 1-8 slate.
