UAAP: UP takes down NU in women’s volleyball stunner
Source: news.source.inquirer
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons achieved a stunning upset against the defending champion National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament. UP won in a five-set thriller, marking NU's first loss after eight consecutive wins.
Key Points
UP defeated NU with a score of 26-24, 23-25, 17-25, 25-23, 15-12.
This was NU's first loss of the season after winning their first eight games.
Niña Ytang led UP with a career-high 30 points, including 27 attack points and three blocks.
Other key contributors for UP included Joan Monares with 16 attack points, and rookies Kianne Olango, Irah Jaboneta, and Bienna Bansil, each contributing 10 points.
