Ytang, Monares deliver as Maroons hand Lady Bulldogs first S87 loss
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Niña Ytang and Joan Monares led the University of the Philippines to a thrilling upset victory against the National University in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament, snapping NU's eight-game winning streak. The match took place at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on March 26, 2025.
Key Points
UP defeated NU with a score of 26-24, 23-25, 17-25, 25-23, 15-12.
Niña Ytang scored a career-high 30 points, the highest by a UP player since 2018.
Joan Monares contributed 16 points to the win.
UP improved to a 4-5 record, placing fifth in the tournament.
NU's Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon scored a combined 40 points in the loss.
