MANILA — Adamson University scored an impressive sweep of University of Santo Tomas on Sunday to secure a semifinals spot in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
The Lady Falcons cruised to a 25–23, 25–17, 25–17 triumph at the Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City, moving closer towards defending their V-League title.
The win — completed in an hour and 28 minutes — gave Adamson a 5-1 win-loss record and tied them at the top spot with the Arellano University Lady Chiefs.
Adamson leaned on its activity at the net, with Joy Aseo reading UST's offense to perfection and denying Em Banagua and Ashley Knop in the third set.
That defensive wall eventually forced the Tigresses to second-guess their attacks, leading to errors that allowed the Lady Falcons to stretch their lead to double digits.
Joy Aseo of Adamson in action against UST in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge, September 20, 2026 at the Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City. PVL Media
"We were eager talaga, especially yung mga bata, because of that loss (to Arellano). Siyempre, kung ano yung babaunin namin sa next games. I'm very happy and grateful on how my players responded properly sa training and sa game today," said head coach JP Yude.
Aseo starred with 19 points after coming off the bench in the opening set, scoring 16 points on attacks and three on kill blocks, including two in the final frame.
Fellow wingers Lhouriz Tuddao and Frances Modri added 12 and 10 points, respectively, while Fhei Sagaysay tallied 14 excellent sets and two points.
Adamson will wrap up its preliminary-round campaign against San Beda University (3–3) on Sunday, September 27, at noon.
Angge Poyos was the lone Tigress to finish in double figures with 13 points, while Reg Jurado was limited to eight.
UST (3–3) and De La Salle College of Saint Benilde (2–4), meanwhile, will face off in a potential do-or-die battle for the final semifinals spot earlier that Sunday at 10 a.m.