DLSU seeks a tone-setting win as the Lady Spikers challenge the defending champion NU Lady Bulldogs in their opening match of UAAP Season 87.
The DLSU Lady Spikers open their UAAP Season 87 campaign with a tough challenge as they take on the defending champion NU Lady Bulldogs in a highly-anticipated rematch of the Season 85 Finals. The showdown is set for 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Despite key departures, La Salle remains a formidable contender with the return of a fully healthy Angel Canino, who is expected to lead the charge alongside Shevana Laput.
The Lady Spikers will look to showcase their depth and resilience as they adjust to life without veterans Thea Gagate, Juju Coronel, and Leila Cruz.
Meanwhile, the NU Lady Bulldogs, who welcome new head coach Sherwin Meneses in the UAAP, enter the season with their championship core intact, spearheaded by Finals MVP Alyssa Solomon and two-time UAAP MVP Bella Belen.
Their chemistry and experience make them a tough opponent, but La Salle has proven time and again that the program thrives in big moments.
With both teams aiming for a strong start, this clash is more than just a rematch—it’s a battle that could set the tone for the rest of the season.
Will La Salle’s new-look squad rise to the occasion, or will NU reaffirm its dominance?
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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