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UAAP volleyball: UP gets breakthrough win, beats slumping UE
The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons ended their 17-game losing streak in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament with a four-set victory over the University of the East Lady Warriors.
Steph Bustrillo led the Fighting Maroons with 24 points from 22 attacks and two aces.
Pling Baclay stepped up with a season-high seven blocks in place of Niña Ytang.
Irah Jaboneta and Joan Monares each scored 12 points, while Danica Celis and Baclay contributed 10 points each.
UP head coach Oliver Almadro praised his players for trusting the system and their hard work in the highly competitive UAAP.
The Fighting Maroons dedicated their breakthrough win to Niña Ytang's mother and UP Sports Psychologist Mona Adviento, who both passed away this week.
This win marks UP's first victory in seven games for the current season.
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