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UAAP: UE downs NU for second win in women's volleyball

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Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/sports/03/20/20190320-ue.jpg?ext=.jpg"/><figcaption>The Lady Warriors claimed their second win of Season 81. Arvin Lim, <a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/uaap/volleyball/photos">ABS-CBN Sports</a></figcaption></figure></div>MANILA, Philippines -- (UPDATED) University of the East (UE) made sure to start off the second round on the right note, as they finished off National University (NU) in four sets on Wednesday at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan. The Lady Warriors squandered six match points in a massive third set meltdown, but restored order in the fourth frame for a 25-16, 25-18, 24-26, 25-16 triumph.It was UE&#x27;s second victory in the UAAP Season 81 women&#x27;s volleyball tournament, matching their win total from last year. It also ended a four-match slump for the Lady Warriors.Mean Mendrez topscored for UE with 19 points, while Seth Rodriguez added 12 markers. Judith Abil was superb on both ends, tallying 13 points, 29 digs, and 21 receptions. Setter Lai Bendong tallied 38 excellent sets and 7 points, while Kath Arado was credited with 32 digs and 13 receptions.&quot;Kailangang-kailangan namin &#x27;yung panalo talaga,&quot; said UE coach Karl Dimaculangan. &quot;Sayang naman, lalo na for the graduating players.&quot;&quot;Ang sa amin, kung hindi man kami aabot ng Final 4, ilalaban lang sana namin &#x27;yung rank namin,&quot; he added.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/uaap/news/2019/03/19/uaap-season-81-rondina-leads-scorers-first-round-54726">READ: Rondina leads all scorers, Madayag top blocker, Cobb top setter after first round</a></li></ul>The Lady Warriors cruised to a two-set cushion over the young Lady Bulldogs, who appeared a step slow in the first two frames of the game. UE looked all set to close out the match in Set 3, after surging to a 24-18 lead, thanks to a service error by NU&#x27;s Gel Luceño.But the Lady Bulldogs showed their character, behind the rookie tandem of Ivy Lacsina and Princess Robles. The two scored seven points in a stunning 8-0 NU run to end the third set, as the Lady Bulldogs rallied to force a decider. Robles scored three straight hits, before a Lacsina ace knotted the count at 24. The lanky rookie then scored from the backrow, before finishing their comeback with another ace.&quot;Darating talaga sa point na malapit ka na, pero hindi mo pa siya makuha,&quot; said Dimaculangan. &quot;Ni-remind ko lang sila na kalimutan na lang namin. Up pa rin naman kami ng one set. Kailangan lang namin na focus na lang ulit.&quot;The Lady Warriors made sure that they would not repeat the collapse in Set 4, with Seth Rodriguez putting up a wall at the net to fluster the Lady Bulldogs. Abil wrapped up the match with a strong hit that bounced off the arms of NU&#x27;s rookie libero, Jennifer Nierva.&quot;Noong first round, bumaba &#x27;yung morale namin, so nag-usap kami na panibago na naman ito, back to zero,&quot; said Mendrez. &quot;Huwag na nating isipin ang first round.&quot;The Lady Bulldogs have now lost back-to-back matches. Robles had 13 points, Lacsina added 12, and Roselyn Doria scored 11 for the Lady Bulldogs. Nierva finished with 30 digs and 28 receptions.Both NU and UE tote 2-6 win-loss records.The Lady Bulldogs won their first round meeting, 25-19, 25-23, 25-19, last February 23.For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.

(UPDATED) The Lady Warriors squandered six match points in the third set, but restored order in the fourth frame to secure a 25-16, 25-18, 24-26, 25-16 victory.

(UPDATED) The Lady Warriors squandered six match points in the third set, but restored order in the fourth frame to secure a 25-16, 25-18, 24-26, 25-16 victory.

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UAAP: UE downs NU for second win in women's volleyball

Camille B. Naredo,

ABS-CBN News

Published March 20, 2019 04:15 PM PHT

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Updated March 20, 2019 04:57 PM PHT

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