UAAP: Sam Cantada powers NU Lady Bulldogs past Adamson for back-to-back wins

Rookie Sam Cantada led the National University Lady Bulldogs past her former high school squad, the Adamson Lady Falcons, 25-23, 25-19, 28-26, in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament on Wednesday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.

Cantada finished with 16 points built on 13 attacks, two aces, and a block, while also contributing nine excellent receptions and five digs to lead the Lady Bulldogs to their second straight win.

Arah Panique added 13 points in support.

The defeat spoiled strong performances from Shaina Nitura and Frances Morris, who scored 18 and 17 points, respectively, for the Lady Falcons as they slipped to 1-1.

In the men's division, NU defeated Adamson, 25-13, 25-18, 25-15.

Leo Ordiales led the Bulldogs with 16 points, while Buds Buddin had 15 points as NU also improved to 2-0.

Meanwhile, Leo Coguimbal, Richard Besorio, and Jims Ducusin all had six points for Adamson (1-1).

—JKC, GMA Integrated News