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Belen rues shock loss to Fighting Maroons
The NU Lady Bulldogs suffered their first loss in UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball after an undefeated streak of eight games, falling to the UP Lady Maroons in a five-set match.
Team captain Bella Belen expressed her disappointment and surprise at the "shocking" loss, feeling the team could have fought harder.
Despite the defeat, Belen remains optimistic, noting that the team still holds a strong 8-1 record and is in a good position to secure the twice-to-beat advantage.
She views the loss as a potential "blessing in disguise" that could motivate the team, as advised by coach Sherwin Meneses.
NU's loss snapped a winning streak and was their first league defeat since May 4, 2024, in last season's Final Four.
Belen acknowledged UP's strong performance, particularly from Nina Ytang who scored a career-high 30 points in their previous meeting, and noted NU's own lapses during the game.
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