NU Lady Bulldogs sweep UST Golden Tigresses in five sets

Updated Sun, March 16, 2025 at 9:27 PM Published Sun, March 16, 2025 at 9:04 PM

The NU Lady Bulldogs completed a first-round sweep in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament by defeating the UST Golden Tigresses in a five-set thriller, 23-25, 25-17, 19-25, 25-18, 15-9.

This victory marks the defending champions' fourth straight win against UST and extends their winning streak to 10 games dating back to last year's Final Four.

The match, a rematch of last year's Finals, drew 12,970 fans to the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

NU head coach Sherwin Meneses expressed happiness with the team's ability to recover after being down 2-1.

Key plays from Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon were crucial in securing the win, with Belen delivering three straight points in the fifth set.

Solomon led the Lady Bulldogs with 24 points, while Belen contributed 19 points, 17 digs, and 15 receptions.

Vange Alinsug added 17 points and Erin Pangilinan scored 12 points for NU.

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