National University thwarted a gallant effort by University of the Philippines as the Lady Bulldogs returned to the winning column in a four-set affair, 25-21, 30-32, 25-17, 25-19, in UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball action Wednesday afternoon at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
MANILA, Philippines --
Joan Monares, then, punched in an attack that went out, but after a coach’s challenge, it was found to be a block touch, tying the set up anew at 28. In the fourth set, NU had a nine-point lead late, 24-15. However, last season’s runners-up would have back-to-back errors to keep UP alive, 24-17.Aisha Bello then ended the match with an off-the-block attack, 25-19.Bustrillo led the charge for the Fighting Maroons, finishing with 17 markers. Danica Celis added 10.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Canino: Current Lady Spikers to hold their ground against Lady BulldogsMANILA, Philippines: The defending champs De La Salle Lady Spikers are set to face the NU Lady Bulldogs in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, March 16.
Read more »
Bulldogs sweep Fighting Maroons for 7th straight winMANILA, Philippines: National University needed to fend off University of the Philippines in the first two sets before having its way in the third, 25-23, 25-22, 25-16, to collect its seventh straight win in the UAAP Season 86 Men's Volleyball Tournament at the Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday.
Read more »
Belen, NU Lady Bulldogs regroup as next UAAP round loomsFormer UAAP MVP Bella Belen says NU needs to keep hammering away after it closed out the first round of the Season 86 women's volleyball tournament with a five-set loss to defending champion La Salle
Read more »
‘No one left behind’: Belen, NU Lady Bulldogs thrive on balanced attackAll 12 rotation players score for the NU Lady Bulldogs as they stretch their winning streak in the UAAP women's volleyball with a sweep of the UE Lady Warriors
Read more »
Fighting Maroons overpower Golden Sox, 16-6Defining the News
Read more »
Fighting Maroons dedicate first win to grieving Niña YtangMANILA, Philippines: The UP Fighting Maroons finally barged into the winning column of the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament after stopping the UE Lady Warriors, 25-21, 25-20, 20-25, 25-17, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, March 17.
Read more »