LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – Playing with a lot of pride in front of their provincemates, San Beda’s Nieza and Ella Viray overwhelmed Pangasinan 3’s Dada Martin and Jasmin Ocado, 21-7, 21-12, in the BVR On Tour: Lingayen Open Tuesday at the Capitol Beachfront here.
The Viray twins showcased the stuff that gave their school two NCAA titles to emerge victorious in their Pool A debut.
The Virays later secured a spot in the quarterfinals together with Bea Tan and Dij Rodriguez after Perlas, seeking to rebound from last weekend’s runner-up finish in Dumaguete, downed Pangasinan 3, 21-12, 21-3.
In the men’s division, Air Force 1’s Jade Becaldo and Mike Abria outlasted Army 2’s Jason Uy and Randy Fallorina, 21-23, 21-19, 15-7.
Bingle Landicho had a successful return in the sand court for NU Boysen 2 with Kath Epa as the duo turned back Rizal Techonological University’s Myla Lim and Hannah Patrocenio, 21-13, 21-11.