Zamantha Nolasco led the College of Saint Benilde Lady Blazers to a sweep the Lyceum of the Philippines University Lady Pirates, 25-17, 25-19, 25-19 in Game 1 of the NCAA Season 98 women’s volleyball finals on Tuesday at the FilOil-EcoOil Arena in San Juan.
Nolasco’s block on Jaja Tulang at the net gave the Blazers an 8-3 cushion in the third.
Top spikers Jade Gentapa and Gayle Pascual provided the needed points for the Lady Blazers in the first two sets to help the Lady Blazers keep their distance.
Pascual showed the way for Benilde with 15 points, while Gentapa added nine, as they helped put the Lady Blazers within a win of another title.
In men’s action University of Perpetual Help System DALTA came nearer to the crown after getting past San Beda University, 25-20, 25-16, 25-22 in Game 1
The three-peat seeking Altas, behind MVP candidate Louie Ramirez, can claim the crown if they sweep the Red Spikers in Game 2.
Ramirez, who had 17 points and 13 successful receives, led the Altas as they built a 21-14 lead in the second set.
Michael Medalla’s ace capped it off for Perpetual as they took a commanding 2-0 lead.