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NU Lady Bulldogs dominate UST Tigresses in UAAP Finals Game 1
The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs defeated the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses in three straight sets, 25-23, 25-20, 25-20, to take Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball finals.
An injury to key UST player Angge Poyos contributed to the outcome of the game, though she was a frontrunner for Rookie of the Year.
Alyssa Solomon led NU with 17 points from 14 attacks, three blocks, and an ace, regaining her top form.
Bella Belen added 13 attack points, Vange Alinsug scored 12 points, and Sheena Toring contributed 10 points for NU.
The second game of the best-of-three series is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14.
This championship series marks the first time in the Final Four era that the same pairings will compete in both the men's and women's finals, with NU also leading the men's finals against UST.
NU is aiming for a 'four-peat' in the men's division, while Bella Belen is a frontrunner for MVP in the women's division.
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