JRU completes reverse sweep vs Perpetual for back-to-back wins
Jose Rizal University exemplified heart and passion on Friday as they pulled off a come-from-behind win against the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, 18-25, 17-25, 31-29, 25-20, 15-12, in the NCAA Season 100 women's volleyball tournament at the Filoil Centre in San Juan.
The win came after JRU's victory last Tuesday against San Beda University.
After a tight third set which the Lady Bombers eventually claimed, momentum shifted on their side as they kept Perpetual at bay.
The deciding set, however, was another close one with both teams tied at seven before Geraldine Palacio's attack went out to hand the lead to JRU. A block from the Lady Bombers' side widened the gap but Palacio's tip trimmed down the deficit.
JRU and Perpetual tied the set again at 11 but errors marred the latter's offense to give the Lady Bombers a two-point advantage. Jem Menor tried to salvage the Lady ALTAs' hopes but Czarina Ramos' attack sent JRU to match point. Eventually, Kring Batara's block sealed the victory for JRU.
While the wins came in late in the season for JRU, head coach Mia Tioseco said the wins are just results of their hard work.
"Sadly ngayon lang namin nakukuha [ang panalo] na pa-end na but at least better late than never, sabi nga nila. Happy ako na at least nare-realize nila na kaya nila, or 'yung pinaghirapan nila, may pinuntahan naman eh, kailangan lang talaga nila tapangan," Tioseco told GMA News Online.
Del Pilar had a game-high 20 points from 16 attacks and made four out of JRU's nine blocks, while Ramos, Kyla Jasareno, and Nicole Deala had 14 points apiece. Jerry Lyn Laurente, meanwhile, had 23 excellent sets.
Winnie Bedaña had 18 points, while Shai Omipon and Camille Bustamante had 16 points, respectively.
JRU improved to 3-14 and will still face Colegio de San Juan de Letran on Sunday before wrapping its season, while Perpetual will take on De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde next on the same day.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
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