UP sweeps Adamson, finishes 9th

University of the Philippines clinched ninth place after sweeping Adamson University, 25-15. 25-19, 25-23, in the classification phase of the 2022 V-League Men’s Collegiate Challenge, Sunday at the Paco Arena.

Louis Gamban led the Fighting Maroons with 14 points on top of eight excellent receptions and four excellent digs while Ranz Cajolo had 14 as well on 13 attacks.

Jaivee Malabanan chipped in 10 points while Jessie Rubin added nine markers for the Katipunan-based spikers.

“Binanggit ko naman sa kanila na yung progress namin naka-base talaga siya per game pero masaya kasi naeexpose rin talaga yung mga bata sa ganitong competition,” said UP head coach Rald Ricafort.

The Soaring Falcons, who ended the tournament in tenth place, were led by Jadewin Gudoy and Marc Kenneth Paulino with nine and eight points, respectively. Both players also had nine receptions as well.