Roxie Dela Cruz came through once again to help Mapua University carve out a 21-25, 25-19, 26-28, 25-16, 15-13 win against Lyceum of the Philippines University in the NCAA Season 99 women's volleyball tournament.
The sophomore ace put together a double-double outing of 20 points while also collecting 17 digs and eight receptions as the Lady Cardinals improved their playoff hopes with a 5-3 card.
After losing a close third set, Mapua vented ire in the fourth after opening the frame with a quick 6-0 run as back-to-back aces from Nicole Ong sent the Lady Cardinals to a 22-11 cushion while Nadine Berces sent the game into a decider. Dela Cruz rose to the occasion, nailing three of their last four points to help Mapua overcome the Lady Pirates.
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