UP Fighting Maroons end NU Lady Bulldogs' streak in 5 sets

Updated Thu, March 27, 2025 at 1:47 AM Published Wed, March 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM

The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons defeated the National University Lady Bulldogs in a five-set match, ending NU's undefeated streak in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament with a final score of 26-24, 23-25, 17-25, 25-23, 15-12.

Niña Ytang was instrumental in the win, scoring a career-high 30 points built on 27 attacks and three blocks, and became the first middle blocker to breach 30 points since Jaja Santiago in 2017.

Joan Monares contributed 16 points, including the game-winning attack that completed the upset.

The Fighting Maroons secured their fourth win against five losses, improving their standing to fifth place and keeping their Final Four bid alive.

This victory also ended a seven-game losing streak for UP against NU, dating back to 2019.

The Lady Bulldogs, who had an 8-0 start, suffered their first loss of the season, falling to an 8-1 card.

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