UAAP: NU bounces back, crushes UE in women’s volleyball
NU Lady Bulldogs’ Bella Belen in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament. –UAAP PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines– National University wasn’t going to allow another lowly squad stun it again in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament on Wednesday.
The Lady Bulldogs, just three days removed from a shock loss to Adamson, swept listless University of the East, 25-8, 25-22, 25-12, at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City to get back their twice-to-beat aspirations on track.
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Reigning Most Valuable Player Bella Belen took charge with 16 points to go with 13 digs and eight receptions in a steady performance while Alyssa Solomon continues to be on the mend.
“I am very happy that the team was able to recover because what happened last game was a bit painful for us,” Belen said. “We should always perform well, even though we’re facing a lower-ranked team. We should have a standard in playing.”
Khy Cepeda and Van Babgayan delivered six and five points, respectively, for the Lady Warriors whose search for a breakthrough win has dragged on for 12 meetings.
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NU next plays on Sunday a dangerous Ateneo side that Belen said the team won’t take lightly, especially with a playoff bonus already within reach.
After the Holy Week break, the Lady Bulldogs then tackle University of Santo Tomas in a highly anticipated finals rematch that could very well determine both team’s seedings.
