Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. champion University of San Jose Recoletos blanked La Salle-Dasma, 25-20, 25-18, 25-18, for an early leeway in Pool B in the 2023 Shakey’s Super League National Invitationals in style Saturday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre.
Louneth Abangan rifled in 16 points on 14 hits and two aces as the Lady Jaguars finished off their counterparts in only one hour and 22 minutes for a resounding introduction in the elite tourney.
“It’s a great opportunity for us. Sabi ko sa mga players, ‘yung mga nakikita nyo sa TV ay makakalaro nyo dito. We just have to stay focused and play our game,” said coach Roldan Potot.
No player finished in double figures for La Salle-Dasma with Shaira Pamero having only five points.
Later, Adamson ushered in a new era under coach JP Yude with a 25-17, 25-11, 25-17 win over Jose Maria College Foundation Inc. (JMCF) from Davao for a 1-0 card in Pool C.
Rookie Red Bascon dropped 11 while Sharya Nicole Ancheta and Maria Rochelle Lalongisip had nine apiece as the Lady Falcons scored the straight-set win in 66 minutes.
“It’s a great start sa mga bata. Nakakuha sila ng kumpyansa na preparations namin for our next game. Marami pa kaming trabaho. We’ll work on it. We need to start strong and finish strong,” said Yude, who replaced former mentor Jerry Yee.