Letran outlasted Lyceum of the Philippines University, 25-15, 25-21, 19-25, 19-25, 15-11, on Wednesday, May 15, to complete its improbable run to the finals in the NCAA Season 99 women’s volleyball at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.
Judiel Nitura came through in the deciding fifth set and finished with 23 points while Gia Maquilang scattered 20 hits as the Lady Knights booked a spot to the best-of-three finals for the first time since making it that far 12 years ago.
Letran captain Lara Silva was also spectacular in her own way, presiding over her team’s floor defense with a massive 40-dig effort that drew praises from her mentor.It was a heartbreaker for the Lady Pirates, who have fought back from two sets down and were on their way to stealing the match and advancing to the finals for the second season in a row when they led, 11-8.
In the men’s section, Emilio Aguinaldo College walloped Letran, 30-28, 25-15, 19-25, 28-26, to catch the last bus to the best-of-three finale against a four-peat-seeking University of Perpetual Help.
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