V-League: Faith Nisperos’ 35 points lift Ateneo over Adamson in finals opener

MANILA, Philippines — Faith Nisperos pumped in eight of her 35-point explosion in the decider as Ateneo carved out a 20-25, 25-21, 25-22, 24-26, 18-16 decision over Adamson University to take a step closer in claiming the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge on Sunday at Paco Arena.

The 22-year-old Nisperos’ sustained assault put the Lady Eagles at match point at 14-9 but the Lady Falcons fought back behind Trisha Tubu and Rizza Cruz and took the next five points to extend the match before the two teams traded hits for a 16-all count.

AC Miner, however, hammered out a quick kill and Lyann de Guzman came through for Ateneo with an ace to finish off Adamson.

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