UAAP Player of the Game Highlights: Jonna Perdido comes up clutch in UST win

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Jonna Perdido went to work for UST, especially in the pivotal fourth set, as the Golden Tigresses escape Adamson for a first-round sweep of UAAP Season 86.

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00:00 Yes, that's right. What you're hearing is the cheers of the UST Golden Tigers fans. The community truly is

00:07 something else. I mean they waited so long for this game and

00:11 I'm sure a lot of them wouldn't miss this game. This is the last game.

00:18 Coach Uda shared with me during their trainings that it was evident that the team felt defeated and so he took the time to talk

00:24 to all of them individually to know what is affecting their play and what he can do to help them.

00:29 He added that the girls seemed to have renewed energy yesterday after their talk as he constantly tells them

00:35 that it's okay to be sad but you still have to get up.

00:37 Even in terms of statistics, you'll see that the UST players would always be on top.

00:43 You know, best spiker, best blocker, server in terms of the different skill departments. Four out of six.

00:50 Definitely there and now

00:53 they started off a bit slow with some errors.

00:57 I think first things first is to play a good game.

01:01 Winning comes after that because they know they're up against a tough opponent today.

01:07 But one thing that they need to be careful with, they can't let the UST go far.

01:12 I think you don't want to be in that position where you're playing catch-up with a team that you know is really very strong.

01:19 And Perdido just proving how strong the UST Golden Tigers are.

01:21 And the Lady Falcons, they enjoyed the lead quite a bit but now...

01:36 It is quite tough though at this point. I think you know in terms of rotation, we're seeing Perdido very aggressive.

01:43 And right on cue, earning that point.

01:46 Slowly catching up and creeping in.

01:49 Caraballo to Perdido. Great net defense from Adamson.

01:56 But Perdido tries to break that and she does so successfully.

02:00 They try again.

02:05 Amazing defense by Adamson.

02:13 But that point is awarded to the Golden Tigers for serving seven.

02:22 And those are the tight blocks that Coach Kung Fu wants from the squad.

02:31 Great net defense by Villegas.

02:36 Oh, Perdido getting a touch.

02:43 The magic bullnuts of UST just keeps on coming.

02:48 This is also where you see everyone is getting into the action.

02:51 There's contribution from everyone on the floor.

03:01 Oh, miscommunication there.

03:12 Perdido tries, ball still alive, but the floor gives away a free ball.

03:17 Caraballo sets it up for Perdido.

03:28 Caraballo setting it up to poise from the back.

03:36 Lalong isip.

03:39 Perdido!

03:42 Oh wow. I've been playing. I think I've really done well for Perdido.

03:47 I mean, she's now tied with Morado.

03:57 There's the floor.

04:00 Caraballo to Perdido.

04:03 Finally.

04:06 For the Lady Falcons that they're able to stay so close to the Golden Tigers.

04:14 Caraballo to Perdido.

04:17 Amazing dig there by Lalong Isip.

04:22 Perdido tries again, this time a soft touch.

04:26 Great reflexes by Adolfo.

04:29 Third time's the charm.

04:32 I mean, first, a down the line, second, a soft touch, third.

04:37 Ignore the fact that Adamson really is playing well in this game.

04:41 Oh yeah, I mean, the coach Kung Fu would get that win, but set point.

04:50 I mean, is this it for Adamson?

04:56 But Perdido really delivering here.

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