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NU sweeps pool play, steps up SSL repeat title drive
National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs secured the top seed in the Shakey's Super League (SSL) Collegiate Pre-Season Championship Season 2 by defeating Arellano University in a three-set sweep.
The NU Lady Bulldogs completed a flawless 6-0 record in Pool E, extending their undefeated streak to not have lost a single set in the entire tournament.
Key players for NU included Evangeline Alinsug with 14 points, rookie Arah Ellah Panique and Mhicaela Belen with eight points each, and reigning SSL MVP Alyssa Solomon contributing seven points.
NU's coach Norman Miguel expressed his goal for the team to reach the finals and win the championship, acknowledging the increasing difficulty of competition in the quarterfinals and semifinals.
With the No. 1 seed, the Lady Bulldogs will benefit from a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals against the fourth-ranked team from Pool F.
Arellano University's Laika Tudlasan was the top scorer for her team with 11 points as they concluded their playoff run with a 3-3 record.
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