UP Fighting Maroons stun NU Lady Bulldogs in 5 sets
Source: news.source.bworldonline
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons upset the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs in a thrilling five-set match, ending NU's unbeaten run in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball. The victory snapped a seven-year losing streak for UP against NU, with middle blocker Niña Ytang leading the charge with a career-high 30 points.
Key Points
UP defeated NU in a five-set match, 26-24, 23-25, 17-25, 25-23, 15-12.
The match ended NU's perfect 8-0 start in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball.
UP's win moved them to solo fifth place with a 4-5 record.
Niña Ytang of UP led with 30 points, becoming the first middle blocker since 2017 to achieve this feat.
Other contributors for UP included Joan Monares (16 points), Irah Jaboneta (10 points), Kianne Olango (10 points), and Bienne Bansil (10 points).
Jaz Manguilimotan provided 17 excellent sets, and Yesha Capistrano contributed with 11 digs and seven receptions.
