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National University’s Arah Panique against Far Eastern University in UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball. UAAP Media.

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771678475953UAAP 88 WVB NU vs. FEU- Arah Panique-8646.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>National University’s Arah Panique against Far Eastern University in UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball. UAAP Media.MANILA — Arah Panique delivered when it mattered most as National University survived a five-set thriller to stay unbeaten in UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball.</div>The Lady Bulldogs completed a reverse sweep of Far Eastern University on Saturday to stretch their win streak to three, with Panique firing a career-high 27 points, including the final two that sealed the victory.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/2/21/uaap-defending-champion-nu-shows-poise-completes-reverse-sweep-vs-feu-1952">READ: Defending champion NU shows poise, completes reverse sweep vs. FEU</a></div>But while she produced the match’s last two points to cap the comeback, the 6-foot-1, third-year player credited her teammates’ hunger for fueling her performance.“Nung first and second sets, talagang nag-slow down kami,” she said. “Pero na-inspire din talaga ako kasi nakita kong palaban talaga sila. Nakita ko yung eagerness nila.”Panique hailed rookie Sam Cantada and Kaye Bombita for delivering crucial hits in the fifth set, while Vangie Alinsug and Lams Lamina provided veteran poise as NU rallied to tie the match at two sets apiece.When Cantada and Bombita combined for key points, along with costly errors from FEU’s Kyle Pendon, Panique knew it was time to finish the job.“Naging composed lang po talaga ako,” she said. “At inisip ko lang kung paano ako makakatulong.”Despite her heroics, however, Panique stressed that NU must avoid slow starts moving forward, saying they cannot rely solely on big performances to escape with wins.“Sa start pa lang, kailangan ibigay na po talaga yung best namin. Huwag po kami mag-slow start,” she insisted.

Arah Panique delivered when it mattered most as National University survived a five-set thriller to stay unbeaten in #UAAPSeason88 women’s volleyball.

Arah Panique delivered when it mattered most as National University survived a five-set thriller to stay unbeaten in #UAAPSeason88 women’s volleyball.

UAAP: Teammates’ grit, hunger fuel Panique’s career-best in NU’s five-set win

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UAAP: Teammates’ grit, hunger fuel Panique’s career-best in NU’s five-set win

Rom Anzures,

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Published February 21, 2026 08:59 PM PHT

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