MANILA, Philippines – The first week of Season 85 action in UAAP women’s volleyball proved to be quite a thriller, with defending champion NU even battling in an early five-set challenge.
So brace for more unpredictable action in this Saturday double-header.
FEU (1-1) vs Adamson (1-1)
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Adamson beats FEU in four sets behind Kate Santiago and Lorene Toring#UAAPSeason85 pic.twitter.com/xdlEN4Uini
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Adamson takes the opening frame over FEU, 25-21!#UAAPSeason85
Both FEU and Adamson aim to recover from their first loss in a 12 pm duel, and hopefully bring back the spirited forms from their opening-day wins.
Showing they’re an early contender, the Lady Falcons dragged the NU Lady Bulldogs to a surprise five-setter but fell short against the unbeaten champions.
Expect rookie sensation Trisha Tubu to be at the Adamson forefront again along with veterans Lucille Almonte and Louie Romero.
FEU also boasts of its own young gun in Tin Ubaldo as rookie coach Tina Salak tries to regroup with the Lady Tamaraws also bannered by Jovy Fernandez and Alyzza Devosora.
NU (2-0) vs UST (1-1)
Bella Belen reflects on her first loss in the collegiate level. #UAAPSeason85 | via @philipptionary pic.twitter.com/ruBid7qy6U
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Eya Laure talks about the continuation of UST High and NSNU’s rivalry spilling over to the women’s volleyball tournament. #UAAPSeason85 | via @philipptionary pic.twitter.com/Q2t6pPYGCa
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UST ends NU’s 20-game win streak in five-set thriller#UAAPSeason85 pic.twitter.com/RSecFApUYp
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🚨UPSET ALERT 🚨
UST Golden Tigresses avert collapse and hand the NU Lady Bulldogs its first loss since 2019 with a hard-fought 25-23, 27-25, 17-25, 22-25, 15-11 win! https://t.co/hm6Qtv8obv#UAAPSeason85 | @RapplerSports
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Down 0 sets to 2, NU forces a deciding fifth set against UST, 25-22!#UAAPSeason85
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UST’s Milena Alessandrini is helped to the bench after a bad landing. Golden Tigresses behind against NU Lady Bullldogs, 7-9https://t.co/3594BFnsbV#UAAPSeason85
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NU claims their first won set, winning 25-17 over UST!#UAAPSeason85
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UST takes a commanding 2-0 set lead against defending champs NU after taking the frame, 27-25!#UAAPSeason85
After surviving a five-set scare, the NU Lady Bulldogs hope to have none of it again when they battle the UST Golden Tigresses at 2 pm.
The unbeaten defending champions look to regain their dominant ways with reigning MVP Bella Belen, Alyssa Solomon, Cess Robles, and Erin Pangilinan, and take to heart the lessons from their thrilling escape over Adamson.
But the Tigresses aim to challenge the heavy favorites with their veteran core of Eya Laure, Milena Alessandrini, and Imee Hernandez after showcasing their top form in a sweep of FEU. – Rappler.com
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