EMILIO Aguinaldo College played sluggish in the first two sets before disposing Jose Rizal University, 26-24, 25-23, 25-17, and advance to the semifinals of the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament Wednesday at the EAC Gym.
The Lady Generals survived a tough challenge by the Lady Bombers in the one hour and 12 minute match to clinch their second straight ‘Final Four’ stint.
Letran remained in the hunt for the last semis berth by plummeling Mapua, 25-14, 25-13, 25-11, in the other distaff side match.
EAC rebounded from a five-set loss to guest team Lyceum the last time out to claim its sixth win in eight starts.
The Lady Knights hiked their record to 4-3 and tie the Lady Pirates in fifth place.
Letran and Lyceum are trailing by a game behind San Beda College and defending champion San Sebastian, both toting 5-2 cards, in the race for the last semifinals berth.
University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, which has already booked a slot in the semifinals, has an immaculate 7-0 slate.
The Lady Bombers suffered their seventh loss in eight matches, while the Lady Cardinals fell to 0-8 record.
In the men’s division, the Knights turned back the Cardinals, 25-20, 25-17, 25-23, to remain in contention for the last ‘Final Four’ berth with a 3-4 record.
The Generals defeated the Heavy Bombers, 26-24, 25-22, 25-19, for their third win against five losses. (TJ)
