NU beats Ateneo to win 1st V-League title

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National University won their first Shakey's V-League title after dethroning Ateneo de Manila University.

MANILA, Philippines — Destiny fulfilled.

National University brought home its first championship after beating dethroned champion Ateneo de Manila University in Game 3 of the 10th Shakey’s V-League first conference championship series Sunday, June 2.

The Lady Bulldogs heated up quick and weathered a mid-game meltdown to repulse the Lady Eagles, 25-23, 25-20, 17-25, 26-24, at the jampacked Philsports Arena in Pasig City. 

Setter Rubie De Leon, who was named Finals MVP, had 13 points off six attacks, 3 blocks and 4 aces while delivering 19 excellent sets as NU foiled Ateneo’s bid for a three-peat.

Tournament MVP Dindin Santiago top scored for the Lady Bulldogs with 17 points, Mina Aganon and Myla Pablo added 12 markers apiece and Jaja Santiago finished with 12 points.

On the other hand, Alyssa Valdez scorched in the last two sets to pace the Lady Eagles with 16 points while guest players Jang Bualee and Rachel Daquis each scored 15 for Ateneo, who last the last two matches after taking Game 1. – Rappler.com

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