Games Saturday
8 a.m. – UST vs UP
10 a.m. – DLSU vs AdU
Defending champion Adamson found the spark it needed and went on to rally past University of the Philippines, 4-1, for its seventh straight win in the UAAP Season 87 softball tournament, Tuesday, March 25, at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium.
The Lady Falcons extended their winning streak to 9 games, dating back to Game 2 of the Season 86 Finals, including four consecutive victories over the Fighting Maroons. A defensive miscue by UP in the fourth inning proved to be the turning point, allowing Adamson to mount its comeback.
Down 0-1 after a solo home run from Nickole Dela Cruz heading into the fourth inning, the Lady Falcons took advantage of an error with just one out and Alaiza Talisik on base. Mae Langga hit a ball straight to UP shortstop Jam Rasco, who attempted to tag a charging Talisik.
However, a miscommunication with second baseman Aila Subaldo allowed Talisik to advance safely to second while Langga reached first.
Mary Jane Libaton was intentionally walked to load the bases before Victoria Magbanua launched a deep drive to left field, bringing home Talisik for the tying run.
Jhaycel Roldan followed with a crucial hit to extend the lead to 3-1, scoring Chastene Jover, who had come in as a pinch runner for Langga. The rookie Roldan then capped the scoring spree, making it 4-1 off a Mea Tubongbanua triple.
UP had a chance to respond in the sixth inning after Erika Ocampo’s hit and a fielding error by Adamson third baseman Neomay Mahinay allowed Dela Cruz to advance. Sensing the momentum shift, Santiago called for a second defensive conference.
Adamson regrouped and virtually sealed the win with a crucial double play—Roldan fielded a fly ball from Martine Francisco and threw out pinch runner Kate Nueva at second base, where MJ Maguad completed the play.
Jane Marie Sigue earned her second win of the season—both coming against UP—after limiting the Fighting Maroons to five hits and just the lone run from Dela Cruz. The rookie pitcher anchored Adamson’s defense, stranding five UP runners on base and preventing any late-game comeback.
