UP-SET: Maroons bring down Lady Bulldogs
Source: news.source.inquirer
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons achieved a significant upset by defeating the defending champions, National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs, in a five-set match during UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament. This victory marked NU's first loss in nine games, disrupting their perfect record and preventing them from securing an outright Finals berth.
Key Points
UP defeated NU in a five-set match with the final score of 24-24, 23-25, 17-25, 25-23, 15-12.
Joan Monares played a crucial role in the victory with a tactical drop ball that secured the final point.
This upset ended NU's undefeated streak and leveled the semifinal field.
UP coach Benson Bocboc praised the team's natural fighting spirit as a key factor in their success.
