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NU forced to dig deep before tripping Ateneo in UAAP volleyball
The NU Lady Bulldogs secured their first win in UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball by defeating Ateneo de Manila University in a five-set match (25-17, 24-26, 26-28, 25-19, 15-7).
Bella Belen led the NU Lady Bulldogs with 21 points (18 attacks, 3 blocks) and had an all-around performance with 24 digs, while Vange Alinsug contributed 19 points.
NU, which swept its way to the crown in Season 84 before yielding the title to La Salle in the Season 85 finals, has looked vulnerable two games into Season 86-even in victory.
Head coach Norman Miguel cited the team's recovery from the University Games and subsequent practice games against top club teams as a reason for their performance.
The win improved the Lady Bulldogs' record to 1-1 after an opening day loss.
For Ateneo, Sobe Buena and AC Miner tallied 16 and 14 points respectively, but they slumped to their second straight defeat.
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