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MANILA, Philippines – Still undefeated, the National University Lady Bulldogs is now assured of a spot in the quarterfinals after sweeping Far Eastern University, 25-19, 25-23, 25-19, in the Shakey’s V-League Season 11 First Conference, Thursday, April 10, at the Filoil Flying-V Arena in San Juan City.
After a stellar performance their last win over San Sebastian, the Santiago Sisters once again spearheaded NU as they combined for 22 points, leading the Lady Bulldogs to their fourth straight win to remain the only unbeaten team in the tournament.
Despite being the more efficient side, the Lady Tamaraws failed to capitalize on NU’s pile of errors as the Lady Bulldogs’ defense rendered FEU’s attacking unproductive, with Mary Remy Palma registering a team-high of only nine markers.
NU turned their defense to effective attacking as Dindin Santiago scored 11 of her 13 points off spikes while her younger sibling Jaja tallied in all of her nine points from attacks.
But it was guest player Ruby de Leon who sparked NU’s plays this afternoon as she finished with a whopping 18 excellent sets – on top of her five points – that made life difficult for the Morayta crew all-game long.
With the win, the Lady Bulldogs tightened their grip of the top spot in Group B with four wins in as many matches as FEU drops to 1-2 midway in the preliminaries.
The Lady Tamaraws return to action on Sunday, April 13, while NU wraps up its elimination round campaign against Davao Lady Agilas on Thursday, April 24.
Scores:
National University – D. Santiago, 13, Aganon 10, J. Santiago 9, Mandapat 8, Urdas 6, De Leon 5, Dadang 1, Perez 1
Far Eastern University – Palma 9, Pons 7, Casugod 7, Simborio 4, Papa 3, Basas 3
By set: 25-19, 25-23, 25-19
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