The Adamson University Lady Falcons continued their strong run in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge after sweeping the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses, 25-23, 25-17, 25-17, on September 20 at Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City.
The straight-set win gave Adamson its fifth victory in six games. It also secured the Lady Falcons a spot in the semifinals. The defending champions now sit at 5-1 in the tournament.
Aseo Leads the Charge
Joy Aseo powered Adamson with a game-high 19 points. She scored 16 points from attacks and added three blocks.
Aseo made an impact at the net. She came off the bench in the opening set. She then became one of Adamson’s key players as the match progressed.
Her blocking became especially important in the third set. Aseo recorded two of her three blocks in the final frame. She helped stop UST’s attacks and gave the Lady Falcons more room to pull away.
Aseo was not the only player who stepped up for Adamson. Lhouriz Tuddao added 12 points. Frances Modri also finished with 10 points.
Fhei Sagaysay helped control the offense. She recorded 14 excellent sets and added two points.
The Lady Falcons also had the advantage in team attacks and blocks. Adamson finished with 42 attacks against UST’s 34. The defending champions also had 11 blocks compared with UST’s five.
Adamson Takes Control
The opening set was the closest of the three. UST stayed within reach and tied the score at 23-all.
Adamson then found the final two points. A UST crossing violation gave the Lady Falcons a set point. An attack error from Marga Altea followed. Adamson took the opening frame, 25-23.
The second set was more controlled by Adamson. The Lady Falcons built a five-point lead at 16-11. They continued to extend the advantage and closed the set, 25-17.
UST tried to respond in the third set. The teams were tied at 7-all early in the frame.
Adamson then found another strong run. Aseo and Tuddao delivered key attacks. The Lady Falcons opened an 18-10 lead and never looked back.
Adamson completed the sweep with another 25-17 victory. The result also gave the team a semifinal spot.
UST Faces a Must-Win Situation
Angge Poyos led UST with 13 points. Regina Jurado added eight points.
The loss dropped the Golden Tigresses to 3-3. Their final elimination-round game will be against the College of Saint Benilde Lady Blazers on September 27.
The match will be important for UST’s semifinal hopes. Adamson, meanwhile, already has its place secured.
For the Lady Falcons, Aseo’s performance adds another strong showing to their V-League run. With the semifinals ahead, Adamson will look to carry the same attacking and defensive intensity into its next matches.