NCAA champion Arellano University edged University of the Philippines, 25-23, 27-29, 25-23, 25-22, on Saturday in the V-League Collegiate Conference at The Arena in San Juan.
Menchie Tubiera scored 21 points from 18 spikes, two blocks and a service ace, while Danna Henson had 18 on 14 attacks, two blocks and two service aces.
Guest player Carmina Aganon chipped in with 11 as the Lady Chiefs scored their fourth win in five matches to join National University and Far Eastern University on top of Group A.
Justine Dorog scored 19, Maria Molde added 18, Diana Carlos contributed 13 and Marian Buitre had 11 for UP, which suffered its third loss in five outings.
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