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UST loss lingers as La Salle seeks convincing second round campaign
De La Salle University defeated National University in a five-set match (15-25, 25-19, 18-25, 25-19, 15-12), snapping National University's five-game winning streak.
The win, observed by 13,848 fans at Smart Araneta Coliseum, secured La Salle the solo second place in the standings with a 6-1 record, while National University finished the first round in solo third place with a 5-2 record.
Sophomore Shevana Laput led La Salle with a season-high 20 points, including the game-winning hit.
Reigning MVP Angel Canino contributed 17 points and emphasized the importance of not being overconfident, citing their previous loss to University of Santo Tomas where they blew a fifth-set lead as a lesson.
Canino contributed five of her 17 points in the final set, which proved pivotal in the victory.
Amie Provido and Alleiah Malaluan also scored in double figures for La Salle.
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