NU moves on the cusp of four-peat title, downs UST for the first time in Season 86

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Defending champion National University dominantly drew first blood against two-time championship rival University of Santo Tomas, 25-17, 26-24, 25-19, in Game 1 of their best-of-three series in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball on Saturday, May 11, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

May 11, 2024 08:40 AM

The Bulldogs finally solved the puzzle for the first time this season, possibly picking the perfect time to settle some score with the Golden Spikers to lead the championship series for their dream four-peat. Left frustrated with a bitter taste in its mouth in the elimination round, NU finally tasted its first victory over the Josh Ybañez-led UST, whose usual high scoring production was limited to just 11 points.

Although UST slightly committed more errors, NU’s dominance purely came off effort and individual skills.

 

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