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NU Lady Bulldogs seek more improvement as UAAP Final Four nears
The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs secured at least a playoff spot for the Final Four by decisively defeating the University of the East (UE) Lady Warriors in straight sets, 25-14, 25-14, 25-12.
This victory marks NU's third consecutive win, improving their record to 8-2 and positioning them as the first team to move closer to a Final Four berth.
Setter Lams Lamina urged the team to focus on the present and stay consistent for the remainder of the elimination round.
Key players Alyssa Solomon and Bella Belen were instrumental in the win, scoring 14 and 13 points respectively, with Belen contributing significantly with four kill blocks.
Lamina, who dished out 13 excellent sets, credited the collective effort of the Lady Bulldogs.
The Lady Bulldogs dominated in attacks, posting 47 kills compared to the Lady Warriors' 26, while UE failed to score in blocks and aces.
A notable defensive effort by NU limited UE's top scorer, Casiey Dongallo, to a season-low six points.
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