MANILA, Philippines — St. Benilde overcame erratic starts in all three sets to turn back Mapua, 25-12, 25-19, 26-24, yesterday and secure a twice-to-beat edge in NCAA Season 100 women’s volleyball at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.
Trailing, 7-6, 7-3, 17-11, in the first three sets, the Lady Blazers fought back on all occasions to snatch their 14th victory against two defeats for a place in the top two and the important semifinal incentive that goes with it.
The reigning three-peat champion has no plans on slowing down as it is expected to sweep its last two elimination round assignments including one against University of Perpetual Help Sunday.
“Our target is No. 1,” said CSB coach Onyok Getigan.
CSB unleashed Rhea Mae Densing and the seldom-used power-hitting spiker delivered her best game to date – a masterful 20-point effort that she laced with 19 kills.