Angel Habacon drops 29 vs Perpetual as San Beda ends season on high note
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Angel Habacon dropped a season-high 29 points to tow San Beda University past University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, 25-12, 25-15, 20-25, 25-22, on Wednesday in the NCAA Season 100 women's volleyball tournament at the Filoil Centre in San Juan.
Habacon's 29-point outing was built on 24 attacks and five aces, to go with nine digs, while Janelle Bachar chipped in 20 points. Graduating Reyann Cañete, meanwhile, had 14 points, 14 digs, and five receptions for the Lady Red Spikers.
Rookie Jem Menor had 13 points, while Geraldine Palacio and senior Winnie Bedaña had 12 points apiece for Perpetual.
The Lady Spikers ended the season with a 4-14 record, while Perpetual capped its run at 9-9.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
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