Shaina Nitura Returns as Lady Falcons Defeat Benilde
Adamson swept College of Saint Benilde, 26-24, 25-15, 25-21, securing the No. 3 quarterfinal seed in the SSL Unity Cup. Shaina Nitura returned from a three-game absence as the Lady Falcons completed their Round of 8 campaign with victory.
Adamson Sweeps Benilde to Secure No. 3 SSL Seed
Daily Tribune covered Adamson’s 79-minute victory at the Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan during Saturday’s Round of 8 action. The Lady Falcons finished Pool E with a victory after dropping their first two assignments during the tournament’s second round.
Adamson secured the No. 3 Pool E seed and advanced into the quarterfinals of the 2026 Shakey’s Super League Unity Cup. The Lady Falcons will face Pool F’s twice-to-beat No. 2 seed when the quarterfinal round begins November 14.
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Lady Falcons Erase Eight-Point Opening-Set Deficit
Adamson trailed Benilde by eight points during the opening set before producing an 11-2 run to erase the deficit. The Lady Falcons eventually completed the comeback, 26-24, before winning the following sets by 25-15 and 25-21 margins.
Mordi Leads Adamson With 11 Points Against Benilde
Frances Mordi led Adamson with 11 points, collecting nine through attacks while adding one kill block and one service ace. Third Tuddao contributed eight points as the Lady Falcons received scoring production from several players throughout their straight-set victory.
Mordi credited Adamson’s recovery to adjustments discussed by the coaching staff before the Lady Falcons entered Saturday’s Round of 8 match. Her comments provided firsthand context after Adamson overcame its eight-point opening-set deficit and completed the match without dropping another frame.
“Although it was a slow start, I remembered what coach was telling us before the game, that we should learn to adjust,” Mordi said.
“During the game, at the start, it was very slow but at the end we were able to adjust based on what coach told us,” she added.
Mordi Credits Lady Falcons’ Mid-Match Adjustments
Mordi acknowledged Adamson’s slow opening while crediting the team’s improvement to adjustments discussed by its coaching staff before Saturday’s match. The Lady Falcons followed their 26-24 opening-set comeback with a 25-15 second set and 25-21 third-set victory.
Nitura Scores Seven Points After Three-Game Absence
Nitura returned after missing three consecutive matches, making only her second appearance during Adamson’s 2026 SSL Unity Cup campaign. Coming from the bench, she scored seven points against Benilde, with six of those markers coming through successful attacks.
Lana Barrera also contributed seven points, while Joy Aseo and Kim Rocha each finished with six during Adamson’s victory. Those contributions followed Mordi’s 11 points and Tuddao’s eight as several Lady Falcons appeared on the final scoring sheet.
Lady Falcons Receive Production Across Rotation
Mordi led Adamson with 11 points, while Tuddao followed with eight during the Lady Falcons’ straight-set victory against Benilde. Nitura and Barrera contributed seven points apiece, while Aseo and Rocha each finished Saturday’s Round of 8 match with six.
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Adamson Records 11 Kill Blocks During Straight-Set Win
Adamson recorded 11 kill blocks during the three-set victory, adding another statistical feature to its successful Round of 8 finale. Frisha Divinagracia accounted for four of those blocks while finishing the match with five total points against the Lady Blazers.
The Lady Falcons followed their narrow 26-24 opening-set victory by taking the second frame with a comfortable 25-15 score. Adamson completed the 79-minute sweep by winning the third set, 25-21, and securing its No. 3 quarterfinal position.
Divinagracia Contributes Four Blocks Against Benilde
Divinagracia collected four kill blocks among her five total points, accounting for more than one-third of Adamson’s blocking production. The Lady Falcons finished with 11 kill blocks overall while completing their Round of 8 schedule with a straight-set victory.
Lady Falcons Draw Twice-to-Beat Opponent in Quarterfinals
Adamson will return for quarterfinal action beginning November 14 against the No. 2 finisher from the tournament’s Pool F standings. The Pool F opponent will carry a twice-to-beat advantage after earning the higher seed during the Round of 8.
Under that quarterfinal format, Adamson must defeat its higher-seeded opponent twice to advance into the tournament’s succeeding stage. The twice-to-beat Pool F representative requires one victory against Adamson to secure progression beyond the quarterfinal round.
Adamson Returns for Quarterfinals on November 14
Adamson enters the quarterfinals as Pool E’s No. 3 seed after ending its Round of 8 campaign with Saturday’s sweep. The Lady Falcons begin their next assignment November 14 against Pool F’s No. 2 seed, which holds twice-to-beat protection.
Analytical Breakdown: Nitura Adds Firepower to Adamson’s Offense
Adamson’s strongest response came through disciplined adjustments, turning an eight-point opening deficit into control across the remaining sets. Eleven kill blocks strengthened that recovery, forcing Benilde’s attackers away from preferred options while creating better transition opportunities behind them. Nitura’s return expands Adamson’s postseason offense, but quickly restoring lineup chemistry becomes essential against a twice-to-beat quarterfinal opponent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Adamson-Benilde final score?
Adamson swept College of Saint Benilde, 26-24, 25-15, 25-21, during the Shakey’s Super League Unity Cup Round of 8.
What seed did Adamson secure?
Adamson secured the No. 3 seed from Pool E after completing its Shakey’s Super League Round of 8 campaign.
How many points did Frances Mordi score?
Frances Mordi led Adamson with 11 points from nine attacks, one kill block, and one service ace.
Did Shaina Nitura play against Benilde?
Shaina Nitura returned after missing three matches and scored seven points, including six attacks, from the Adamson bench.
Who will Adamson face in the quarterfinals?
Adamson will face Pool F’s twice-to-beat No. 2 seed when the SSL quarterfinal round begins on November 14.
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