Manila, Nov. 15 -- Adamson University banked on Frances Mordi and Shaina Nitura to beat the University of the Philippines, 25-20, 25-17, 26-24, and force a rubber match in the 2026 Shakey's Super League (SSL) Unity Cup quarterfinals Saturday at the Muntinlupa Sports Center.

Mordi and Nitura combined for 15 points in the third set while main setter Fhei Sagaysay orchestrated the Lady Falcons' assault in the one-hour, 30-minute match.

Mordi topscored with 15 points on 12 attacks, two blocks and an ace while Nitura chipped in nine points.

"Siyempre, twice-to-beat 'yung UP. Mahirap talaga sa part namin na kailangan namin silang talunin ng dalawang beses. Ang kailangan lang naming gawin ay maging composed kami para sa next game namin and mo...