Manila, March 15 -- Adamson University played steadier in the fifth set to prevail over University of the Philippines (UP), 25-21, 28-26, 22-25, 25-27, 15-13, and snap a five-game skid in the UAAP Season 88 men's volleyball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday.

Rookie Lance Flestado scored a career-best 28 points on 26 attacks, one block, and one ace as the Soaring Falcons tied the Fighting Maroons at 2-5 to wrap up the first round of eliminations.

"The team really put in a full effort and it was a collective effort. Since we won the two sets, I knew UP would adjust, but of course my instructions were the same, the opponent has adjusted, so we need to adjust, too," Adamson coach Raffy Mosuela said in an interview.

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