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Mighty NU is only one win away from its third women’s volleyball title in four years, while 12-time champion La Salle seeks a series extension in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 87 finals
MANILA, Philippines – Though not without setbacks, the mighty NU Lady Bulldogs are now on the cusp of their third UAAP women’s volleyball title in four years with a chance to sweep the La Salle Lady Spikers in Game 2 of the Season 87 finals on Wednesday, May 14, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
In what may very well be her final UAAP game should her team win, newly declared three-time MVP Bella Belen is expected to leave nothing in the tank against fellow top star Angel Canino, lest the Lady Spikers see a tiny opening and reset the series with a winner-take-all Game 3.
Heir apparent star spiker Vange Alinsug and fellow veterans Alyssa Solomon and Lams Lamina are poised to support Belen as always, as evidenced by Alinsug’s team-high 21 points in Game 1 to offset Solomon’s quiet 9-point outing.
Despite NU’s peerless chemistry, the La Salle side remains ever dangerous as Canino yearns for help from the likes of new Best Opposite Spiker Shevana Laput, new Best Middle Blocker Amie Provido, setters Mikole Reyes and Jules Tolentino, and fellow veteran hitter Alleiah Malaluan.
The Lady Spikers’ torrid runs were few and far in between in Game 1, but legendary head coach Ramil de Jesus has likely scoured the tape of his wards’ 25-13 Set 3 blowout over the Lady Bulldogs for any telltale signs that they can actually match the champions’ firepower for longer stretches of time.
Since their elimination round runs, both NU and La Salle have had their brief struggles with consistency, and it’s up to either side to capitalize on any moments of weakness from the other. The first team to slip loses, but only the Lady Bulldogs have a comfy one-game cushion to fall back on.
Can La Salle bounce back in time or will NU finally earn a successful title defense bid?
First serve is at 5 pm, after the 1 pm men’s finals Game 2 and the women’s individual awarding ceremony at 4:30 pm. – Rappler.com
