The NU Lady Bulldogs move one step closer to back-to-back UAAP titles, taking Game 1 of the UAAP Season 87 Finals over the La Salle Lady Spikers.
Dynasty beckons for National U.
The NU Lady Bulldogs continued their dominance over the De La Salle Lady Spikers, taking Game 1 of the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball Finals with a convincing 25-17, 25-21, 13-25, 25-17 win on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
In their third Finals showdown in the last four seasons, the defending champions made a strong opening statement, leaning on their offensive balance and defensive poise to gain a 1-0 series lead.
NU, the no. 1 seed, extended its unbeaten record against La Salle this season to 3-0, once again proving to be a puzzle the second-seeded Lady Spikers have yet to solve.
The Lady Bulldogs, who also defeated La Salle in the Season 84 Finals, now close in on winning this extended Finals trilogy and securing back-to-back titles.
Game 2 of the best-of-three series is for next Wednesday.
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