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NU goes for clincher vs La Salle in UAAP Finals Game 2

Published May 13, 2025 12:13 pm  |  Updated May 13, 2025 03:24 pm

At A Glance

  • National University guns for its second straight UAAP women's volleyball championship when it goes for a title-clinching Game 2 victory against De La Salle University on Wednesday, May 14, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
(UAAP Media)
(UAAP Media)

National University guns for its second straight UAAP women's volleyball championship when it goes for a title-clinching Game 2 victory against De La Salle University on Wednesday, May 14, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

The Lady Bulldogs are determined to exorcise the ghost of the past and bag the title against a familiar foe that beat them two years ago -- interestingly on the same day and at the very same venue.

Before the anticipated match that is set at 5 p.m., an awarding ceremony for best individual performers from the men's and women's divisions takes place at 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., respectively.

Two-time champions Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon, who might be playing their final collegiate game, aim for a redemption victory and also a fitting “Swan Song” in their respective UAAP careers.

At the heels of their departure is an opportunity for Vange Alinsug to take a bigger role next season after shining in NU’s 25-17, 25-21, 13-25, 25-17 triumph over La Salle at the jam-packed Big Dome last Sunday, notching 21 points to give the Bulldogs community a glimpse of a good future.

Alexa Mata, Erin Pangilinan, Arah Panique, and Lams Lamina are expected to provide support for NU.

“Very happy lang kasi, karamihan do’n sa team namin no’ng high school nag-continue rito sa college, malaking factor sya sa ginagalaw namin ngayon kasi kilalang-kilala namin ‘yong bawat isa,” said Belen, who alongside Solomon, Pangilinan and Toring gunning for their third UAAP crown.

But for Sherwin Meneses, the job is far from over and the daunting task has just begun.

“Lagi kong sinasabi ko sa kanila ‘yong close out talaga ‘yong pinakamahirap,” said Meneses. “Kailangan magpakapagod kami, mag-focus sa ginagawa namin, and syempre pinakamahalaga is ‘di mawala sa focus… recover lang palagi.”

The Lady Spikers will be leaning on their main weapons in Angel Canino and Shevana Laput along with Amie Provido, Alleiah Malaluan, Mikole Reyes, and Lilay Del Castillo and all under the guidance of Ramil de Jesus.

Meanwhile in men’s play, Far Eastern University tries to win the men's title against defending titlist NU in their 1 p.m. showdown.

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