COLLEGE of Saint Benilde (CSB) Lady Blazers strengthened its bid for a semifinals spot in the V-League Collegiate Challenge after defeating San Beda University (S U) Lady Red Spikers, 25-14, 25-22, 21-25, 25-19, on Saturday at Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City.
The Lady Blazers improved to 2-3, pulling level with the Lady Red Spikers in fifth place while snapping San Beda’s two-game winning streak.
Camila Amor Bartolome powered the Lady Blazers with 23 points, built on 19 attacks, three blocks and an ace, Fionna Inocentes and Arianna Pua finished with 15 and 12 points, respectively. Mhonniecka Soliven also scored in double figures with 11 points and contributed 12 digs.
San Beda was led by Janelle Bachar with 14 points. Aiezel Parumog, who entered as a second-set substitute, chipped in 12 points, while Daisy Cagas posted 10 points, 17 receptions and six digs.
Isay Culanay, who delivered a tournament-best 13 blocks in San Beda’s five-set victory over the University of the East last Wednesday, was limited to eight points against the Lady Blazers, including two blocks. (Adrian Co)
