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UAAP: NU women turn back UST, one win away from tennis crown
The NU Lady Bulldogs are on the verge of winning their fourth consecutive and eighth overall UAAP women's tennis championship after defeating the UST Tigresses, 3-1, in Game 1 of the finals series.
NU secured a dominant victory in the first doubles match with Rovie Baulete and Adeline Abadia defeating UST's Judy Padilla and Debbie Gom-os, 6-2, 6-2.
Jasmin Jaran contributed a singles win for NU, overpowering Patricia Lim with a 6-3, 6-3 score.
UST managed to tie the series briefly when Kaye Emana came back from a set down to defeat Danna Abad, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3.
The Lady Bulldogs regained the lead when Elsie Abarquez defeated Mica Emana, 6-3, 6-1, putting NU one win away from the title.
NU head coach Ronard Joven emphasized sticking to their game plan, winning at least two singles matches, and playing without added pressure due to the team's finals experience.
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