ADAMSON University scored a revenge of sorts against Far Eastern University (FEU), annexing a 25-17, 25-11, 25-22 victory Sunday to complete its sweep of the first-round action in the Shakey’s V-League Season 5 at The Arena in San Juan.

Guest player Neriza Bautista delivered the last three hits for the Lady Falcons in the third set, foiling the Tams’ rally and finishing the first phase of the elims without dropping a set in five games.

“It’s nice to beat FEU since it served as some sort of revenge to our loss in the last UAAP finals,” said Adamson coach Dulce Pante, referring to her wards’ setback to the Tams in sudden death in the recent University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) finals.

RISSA JANE LAGUILLES of Adamson University holds fort against Shaira Gonzalez and Marigail Tolentino of Far Eastern University. NONOY LACZA

Bautista made sure of keeping the Falcons’ unblemished record in the tournament sponsored by Shakey’s Pizza, at least in the first round, with three consecutive kills after the Tams, behind Maica Morada, rallied from a 12-19 deficit to close within 21-22.

“It was actually a team effort. I commend my players’ discipline and camaraderie,” said Pante.

Bautista finished with 15 points while Rissa Laguilles backed her up with 10 points, all on attacks, the last giving Adamson a 19-12 lead in the third set.

Angela Benting and Michelle Segodine each tossed in seven points, while Janet Serafica had six and Jacqueline So turned in five points for Adamson.

Incidentally, the Falcons will open their second-round campaign in the league, organized by Sports Vision and backed by Active White skin-whitening products, Mail and More, ICT Call Center, Mikasa and Accel, against FEU again tomorrow.

For details, log on at www.v-league.ph. San Sebastian and Ateneo disputed second place in a late game Sunday.

Morada wound up with 11 points for FEU, which also drew nine points from Cherry Vivas and seven points from Shaira Gonzalez.

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ADAMSON University scored a revenge of sorts against Far Eastern University (FEU), annexing a 25-17, 25-11, 25-22 victory Sunday to complete its sweep of the first-round action in the Shakey’s V-League Season 5 at The Arena in San Juan.

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DAD, is the Dalai Lama an animal?”

Thus asked my son over a late breakfast the other day that gave me pause from alternating reading the newspaper and watching the US NCAA Championship game.