On Focus: IT'S ADAMSON!

Pau Soriano made a powerful kill as Adamson University Lady Falcons rallied from a 3-point deficit in the 5th set to dump Ateneo De Manila University Lady Blue Eagles, 23-25, 25-18, 26-24, 20-25, 15-11, in their sudden-death playoff sunday.

MVP Nerissa Bautista had 26 points including 20 kills and Sang Laguilles fired 17 hits to lead Adamson spoil the 11-7 advantage of the Lady Eagles in the final set and clinch the last quarterfinals berth.

Ateneo seemed to have it going on their way as they won the first set but fumbled in the next two canto and has to force a final set.

Thai guest player Keawbundit Sontaya was formidable with 24 hits to lead Ateneo. Rosario Soriano has 20 points including 15 attacks.

It was the most important win for Adamson as they restore their hopes for defending the crown. They will join Far Eastern University, University of Sto. Tomas, San Sebastian College and the two provincial teams- St. La Salle-Bacolod and San Jose Recoletos in the single round robin quarterfinals.

Pau Soriano and Jill Gustilo had 13 points apiece for Adamson.