Ogunsanya's career game propels Lady Spikers to straight set win over NU
BOUNCE BACK. The defending champions returned to the win column after their loss to the UP Lady Maroons, with Aduke Ogunsanya's 11 points leading the way. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED)- The De La Salle University Lady Spikers bounced back from Wednesday's loss as they ended the National University Lady Bulldogs' unbeaten run in straight sets, 29-27, 25-16, 25-21 on Sunday, February 19 at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.
Shaking off an error-laden opening set, the Lady Spikers started to pull away in the second after coming alive in both offense and defense, listing 11 excellent attack points to go with 5 blocks.
Aduke Ogunsanya landed the Player of the Game honors, listing a career-high 11 points from 6 attacks along with 5 blocks.
Ernestine Tiamzon had a game-high 17 points, while Kim Dy added 9 for the Lady Spikers, who now move to a 3-1 slate.
Jaja Santiago put up a team-high 13 markers, while Aiko Urdas had 8 for the Lady Bulldogs, who gave away 14 straight points due to reception errors.
With the win, the defending champs now take part of a three-way tie for the second spot alongside NU and Ateneo.
The Lady Spikers will next face the Adamson Lady Falcons on Wednesday, February 22.
Scores:
DLSU (3): Tiamzon 17, Ogunsanya 11, Dy 9, Baron 7, Cheng 6, Fajardo 5, Luna 1, Cobb 1
NU (0): Santiago 13, Urdas 8, Singh 5, Sato 4, Nabor 1.
- Rappler.com
