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The NU-Nazareth Lady Bullpups celebrate a point against Adamson in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 87 girls' volleyball finals, December 4, 2024 at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila. UAAP Media

The NU-Nazareth Lady Bullpups celebrate a point against Adamson in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 87 girls' volleyball finals, December 4, 2024 at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1733307511608UAAP 87 HSVB NUNS vs. AdU- NUNS-2405.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="The NU-Nazareth Lady Bullpups celebrate a point against Adamson in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 87 girls&#x27; volleyball finals, December 4, 2024 at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila. UAAP Media"/>The NU-Nazareth Lady Bullpups celebrate a point against Adamson in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 87 girls&#x27; volleyball finals, December 4, 2024 at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila. UAAP MediaMANILA -- National University-Nazareth School made quick work of defending champion Adamson University in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 87 girls&#x27; volleyball Finals, Wednesday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila.  </div>The Lady Bullpups scored a 25-16, 25-21, 25-13 sweep of the Baby Falcons to claim a 1-0 lead in the best-of-3 championship series and move to within a win of regaining their throne.Another win on Game 2, set for Saturday morning at the same venue, will give NU-Nazareth its seventh girls&#x27; volleyball title in the last nine seasons.Already up by two sets, the Lady Bullpups surged to a 9-2 lead in the third frame and never let up.At 22-10, back-to-back attack errors by Adamson&#x27;s Abby Segui brought the Lady Bullpups to match point.The Lady Baby Falcons fought back briefly as Sam Cantada delivered a powerful spike, followed by an ace, and capitalized on a miscue from Rihanna Navarro to save three match points.However, Navarro redeemed herself moments later, sealing the match with a clever push that ended the set and secured the win for the top-seeded squad.  &quot;Mas mahirap, alam ko, &#x27;yung kung paano mo tatapusin &#x27;yung series… so kailangan namin mas mag-prepare pa and check kung ano pa pwede namin i-improve,&quot; said Lady Bullpups head coach Karl Dimaculangan.  &quot;Siguro &#x27;yung discipline namin, na hindi kami dapat mawala doon, and especially &#x27;yung focus kasi &#x27;yun &#x27;yung mga nagiging lapses namin during game,&quot; added Dimaculangan, who also steered the Lady Bulldogs to the top back in Season 84.The first set opened as a tightly contested battle, with both teams trading points early. Adamson&#x27;s errors, however, proved costly, allowing the Lady Bullpups to pull away.NUNS closed the set with a commanding six-point run, capped by two aces from Jenelyn Jacob and a powerful attack from Diza Berayo, ending the set at 25-16.  In the second set, NUNS quickly built a 12-7 lead, punctuated by a 3-0 run and a strong finish by Denesse Daylisan. Maintaining momentum, the Lady Bullpups reached set point with another decisive attack from Daylisan. Navarro sealed the frame with a service ace, 25-21.  The Lady Bullpups were relentless in the final set, riding on their early advantage and capitalizing on Adamson&#x27;s lack of rhythm.  Daylisan led the charge with an unstoppable performance, amassing 14 points, including 13 thunderous kills. Berayo added 11 points, 10 of which came from attacks, while also contributing a crucial block.  Navarro orchestrated the offense with 13 excellent sets and contributed five points. Atasha Doroja anchored the Lady Bullpups&#x27; defense, tallying 13 digs and six receptions.  For Adamson, Segui scored 10 points, while Ellaine Gonzalvo chipped in nine. Playmaker Jennel Arasan provided 12 excellent sets in an effort to keep the Lady Baby Falcons in the game.

The Lady Bullpups scored a 25-16, 25-21, 25-13 sweep of the Baby Falcons to claim a 1-0 lead in the best-of-3 championship series and move to within a win of regaining their throne.

The Lady Bullpups scored a 25-16, 25-21, 25-13 sweep of the Baby Falcons to claim a 1-0 lead in the best-of-3 championship series and move to within a win of regaining their throne.

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