MANILA, Philippines—The core of University of the Philippines will be back for its fifth and final year.
Isa Molde, Diana Carlos and Justine Dorog are back for their final collegiate year as they suit up for the Lady Maroons in the UAAP Season 82 women’s volleyball tournament, the team’s official Twitter account posted.
Joining the trio are Jessma Ramos, Maristela Layug, and Rem Cailing in UP’s bid for a Final Four stint—a territory the Lady Maroons haven’t been in the past three seasons.
Isa Molde, Tots Carlos, Justine Dorog, Jessma Ramos, Rem Cailing, and Maristela Layug are back to play for the UP Fighting Maroons this #UAAPSeason82! #ParaSaUP #LabanUP
— UP Women's Volleyball Team | UPWVT (@UPWVT) January 23, 2020
Molde, the Season 78 Rookie of the Year, and Carlos were initially unsure if they would return for their final year after the Lady Maroons failed to enter the semifinals in Season 81.
UP finished fifth with 6-8 record in what was seen as a disappointing run for the team after it captured both pre-season titles in the Premier Volleyball League and Philippine Super Liga.