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Spikers' Turf: NU pulls off comeback vs Navy

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Spikers" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/09/06/20220906-spikers-turf.jpg"/></figure></div><p>MANILA -- National University (NU)-Sta. Elena pulled off a surprising comeback, stunning the Navy, 15-25, 24-26, 25-19, 26-24, 18-16, in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference at the Paco Arena in Manila on Tuesday.</p><p>NU fought from 2 sets down and fended off the Sealions’ fiery rally in the fifth set. </p><p>Obed Mukaba’s provided NU-Sta. Elena his superior net defense, scoring 10 kill blocks, while Gerard Diao added 5 kill blocks.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/08/30/22/mens-volleyball-returns-as-spikers-turf-unwraps">Men&#x27;s volleyball returns as Spikers&#x27; Turf unwraps</a></li></ul><p>It was NU&#x27;s second straight victory following a four-set win over Army-Katinko last Thursday.</p><p>“Both teams played well but we’re happy with the outcome. The guys were able to play into the system towards the end,” said NU-Sta. Elena coach Dante Alinsunurin, whose wards tied the idle Cignal HD Spikers and the VNC-One Alicia Griffins for the lead.</p><p>Josh Umandal and Greg Dolor led Navy with 22 and 19 points, respectively, while Joeven dela Vega added 17 points.</p><p>The loss dropped Navy to 1-1.</p><p>In the other game, Sta. Rosa thwarted Ateneo-Fudgee Barr, 25-20, 17-25, 25-17, 25-23, for a breakthrough win.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/09/03/22/spikers-turf-cignal-drops-army-katinko-in-3-sets">Spikers&#x27; Turf: Cignal drops Army-Katinko in 3 sets</a></li></ul><p>&quot;Pinakamasarap itong first win!&quot; said Santa Rosa City head coach Edu Lirio. &quot;Sobrang hirap. Para kaming nakawala sa chain, sana dire-diretso para sa team.&quot;</p><p>Jade Disquitado spearheaded the Lions, who got 47 free points off Ateneo&#x27;s errors, with 11 points and seven digs.</p><p>Hernandez brothers Gabby and Emman produced 9 points apiece, while Dave Lardizabal chipped in 8 points, including two blocks.</p><p>The Lions improved to 1-2, good for fifth, while sending the Blue Eagles to 0-3.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=2010561" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

National U-Sta. Elena pulled off a surprising comeback, stunning the Navy, 15-25, 24-26, 25-19, 26-24, 18-16, in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference at the Paco Arena in Manila on Tuesday.