Adamson and University of the Philippines renewed their rivalry in a rematch of last season’s finals on Saturday, March 8, but it was still the 11-time defending champions Lady Falcons who reigned supreme anew.
In another show of firepower, Adamson produced four runs each in the first and third frames to overpower UP, 12-4, , staying unbeaten in the UAAP Season 87 Softball Tournament on Saturday, March 8, at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium.
Third-year third baseman Neomay Mahinay was perfect in four times at bat, helping the 11-time reigning champions seize the solo lead ahead of their final first-round game.
Moving up as the leadoff hitter, Mahinay answered the call, much to the delight of head coach Ana Santiago, who had been looking for improved offensive execution despite back-to-back abbreviated wins.
“Ngayon, happy ako kasi sabi ko nga last time, siguro makukuha rin nila ‘yung momentum nila sa paluan. Ito nga, maganda ‘yung pinakita nila ngayon. Siguro kasi mas focused ‘yung training namin sa hitting, ‘yung lahat ng dapat naming i-adjust, in-adjust namin,” said Santiago, also the concurrent RP Blu Girls head coach.
Jane Marie Sigue made the most of her first-ever start for the Lady Falcons, limiting UP’s normally potent offense to just four hits and two earned runs in 2.2 innings.
Season 85 Finals MVP Glory Alonzo then took over, allowing just a single hit from Martine Francisco while striking out two batters the rest of the way.
Adamson will look to complete a first-round sweep when it faces La Salle (1-2) on Tuesday at 10 a.m.
