Mindanao-based Jose Maria College Foundation Lady Royals pulled off a stunner in the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals after a 24-26, 25-19, 25-22, 26-24 win over Lyceum Lady Pirates on Sunday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.
The Lady Royals dropped the first set but dominated the next three frames, highlighted by Dianne Uriel Brion’s ace in the fourth set, for a big triumph at the expense of the NCAA Season 98 runner-up Lady Pirates.
Johma Mae Palermo finished with 18 points on 13 hits and five service aces as the Lady Royals climbed to 1-1 in Pool C and bounced back from a 25-17, 25-11, 25-17 loss to the Adamson Lady Falcons on Saturday night.
Michaela Oliveros contributed 15 points laced with four blocks, while Dianne Brion produced 11 points for the Lady Royals.
“Hindi kami nag-expect na manalo kasi malalakas ‘yung kalaban dito mula sa UAAP at NCAA. Blessing sa amin na ito, nanalo versus a strong team from NCAA. First time namin dito at mula kahapon sa first game, naka-adjust naman. Lumabas ‘yung laro ng mga bata,” said coach Rolando Puno.
Johna Denise Dolorito and Janeth Tulang had 14 and 12 points, respectively, to pace the Lady Pirates.
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