College of Saint Benilde imposed its will early over San Sebastian College-Recoletos and came through with a lopsided 25-14, 25-15, 25-18 victory yesterday to notch its second straight win in the 2023 V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge at the Paco Arena in Manila.
Jessa Dorog started for the Lady Blazers and delivered on both sides, scoring nine points and seven excellent receptions to power the reigning NCAA champions to third place behind the idle Far Eastern U Lady Tams and University of the East Lady Warriors, who tote identical 3-0 cards.
“Personally, I’m happy. May mga points akong binantayan and nasagot naman nila and they improved on. Actually, I’m very happy inside; I’m satisfied,” said CSB head coach Jerry Yee.
The Lady Blazers pounced on their rivals’ sloppy service reception as they came through with six aces, including two from Dorog.
Michelle Gamit, on the other hand, controlled the battle upfront, netting 12 points on seven attacks and four blocks.
Kat Santos waxed hot for San Sebastian in the third set to finish with 10 markers but the rest failed to step up as the Lady Stags absorbed their fourth straight loss in the tournament organized by Sports Vision and backed by Bola.TV, Beyond Active Wear, Asics and Mikasa.