MANILA -- Adamson University made quick work of the University of Southern Philippines Foundation to claim their second straight win in the Cebu Leg of the 2025 Shakey's Super League (SSL) National Invitationals on Saturday.
Behind another strong outing from Shaina Nitura, the Lady Falcons racked up a 25-15, 25-10, 25-16 rout of USPF at the Mandaue Sports Complex in Mandaue City, Cebu.
Nitura tallied 15 points on 12 kills, two aces and a block while getting plenty of help from the Adamson bench. Abigail Segui added 13 markers while Lana Barrera and Frances Mordi scored seven each for the Lady Falcons.
Adamson celebrates a point against University of Southern Philippines Foundation during their match in the Cebu Leg of the 2025 Shakey's Super League National Invitationals, August 23, 2025 at the Mandaue Sports Complex in Mandaue City, Cebu. Handout/SSL
"Ni-remind lang namin sila after ng game kahapon. Kaunting usap lang kami kung ano 'yung nangyari. Good thing the response is very good for today's game. Really thanked the Lord for how the players responded properly sa game na ito," said head coach JP Yude.
"Ni-remind ko sila na kaya nyo eh pero somehow there is fear, lack of confidence. Sabi ko kaya n'yo, kaya nilagay ko kayo dyan kasi may tiwala ako sa inyo na mag-perform kayo ng maayos."
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Adamson now aims to claim its breakthrough title in the tournament, backed by Shakey's Pizza Parlor, Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken, Potato Corner and R and B Milk Tea, with another triumph over UAAP rival Ateneo de Manila University in a much-anticipated clash on Sunday.
The Lady Falcons hammered 48 kills and landed nine service winners as they primed up for the virtual title clash with the Blue Eagles.
Adamson built double-digit separations during the quick 70-minute encounter.
"It's a big game for us para ma-boost 'yung confidence ng mga bata sa paglalaro. It's a very good game towards our game against Ateneo tomorrow," Yude said.
The Lady Panthers absorbed their second loss in as many outings.
USPF bowed to the Blue Eagles, 27-29, 20-25, 26-24, 14-25, in Day 1 of the competition, which has Asics, Mikasa, Smart Sports, F2 Logistics, Team Rebel Sports, Belo Deo, SM Tickets and PusoP.com as technical partners.
No USPF player scored in double figures with Katrina Inot pacing the Lady Panthers with seven points. Cherish Dayame and Faith Salvador got five and four markers, respectively, for USPF.