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MANILA, Philippines — National University got back at De La Salle, 3-1, to stretch their UAAP Season 76 women’s tennis championship to a deciding game Wednesday at the Olivarez Tennis Center in Parañaque City.
The Lady Bulldogs flourished in the doubles event with Anna Vienna Bienes and Marie Gold Nagret blanking Pauline Denise Cacapit and Lynette Palasan, 6-0, 6-0, to complete a series-tying win.
Game 3 is on Saturday at 10 a.m. also at the Olivarez courts with NU seeking a double championship after its men’s team clinched the title Tuesday at the expense of University of the Philippines.
Kimberly Uytico and Junnalyn Polito came back from a set down to beat Nikkirey Arandia and Anne Rene Castillo, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, that gave NU a 2-1 edge.
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