NATIONAL U shrugged off a shocker of a first loss by venting its ire on Far Eastern University, 25-22, 24-26, 26-24, 25-18, in UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball on Sunday at Araneta Coliseum.
Unlike the five-setter in the two teams' first meeting, the Lady Bulldogs only needed four sets to put the green-and-gold away and improve to 9-1.
Much of that was thanks to Alyssa Solomon, who erupted for 30 points built on 26 attacks, three blocks, and one ace — four shy of her career-best outing coming in Game Two of the Season 86 finals.
Reigning MVP Bella Belen then had her third triple-double of the season with 18 points, 14 digs, and 13 receptions, as the last piece of the NU 'Big Three' in Vange Alinsug dished out a double-double of 13 points and 13 receptions.
NU room to breathe for FEU
Firing on all cylinders, the defending champions completed a two-game elimination round sweep of the Lady Tamaraws.
Pacing FEU’s fourth loss out of 10 games in prelims play was sophomore winger Faida Bakanke with 21 points on 18 attacks and three blocks.
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