UP Fighting Maroons Triumph Over La Salle in Epic Five-Set Battle, Keep UAAP Final Four Hopes Alive
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The University of the Philippines women's volleyball team secured a thrilling victory against De La Salle University in a five-set match, keeping their hopes alive for a spot in the UAAP Season 87 Final Four. The match, which took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, saw UP end a seven-game losing streak against La Salle, with key performances from Joan Monares, Kassandra Doering, and Kianne Olango. Meanwhile, defending champion National University easily defeated Ateneo de Manila University in straight sets.
Key Points
UP defeated La Salle in a five-set thriller, ending a seven-game losing streak.
Joan Monares led UP with 16 points, supported by Kassandra Doering with 15 points and Kianne Olango with 14 points.
The win improved UP's record to 6-6, keeping them in contention for the Final Four.
La Salle's Shevaba Laput and Angel Canino scored 27 and 25 points respectively, despite the loss.
National University dominated Ateneo in straight sets, led by Bella Belen, Erin Pangilinan, and Alyssa Solomon.
