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De La Salle University women against National University in UAAP Season 88. UAAP Media.

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776598540090UAAP 88 WVB DLSU vs. NU- DLSU-7889.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>De La Salle University women against National University in UAAP Season 88. UAAP Media. </div>MANILA (UPDATED) — It was a contentious, drama-filled five-set thriller, but De La Salle University still went on to clinch an outright Finals berth in UAAP Season 88 women&#x27;s volleyball after outlasting National University.The Lady Spikers capped a 14-game sweep as they overcame the Lady Bulldogs, 27-25, 15-25, 23-25, 25-23, 15-13, on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena in a match that was clouded with outside noise, to say the least.The Taft-based hitters escaped via a crucial net fault called on Arah Panique — a controversial ending that turned what could have been a 14-all tie into La Salle&#x27;s passage to the championship stage for the second straight year.&quot;At least nakuha namin, na-sweep namin,&quot; said Lady Spikers deputy Noel Orcullo, as they also recovered from nearly losing their grip on the sweep in the fourth canto. &quot;Yung puso nandoon, talagang ginustong gusto talaga nila manalo.&quot;<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/4/19/commissioner-sees-no-controversy-in-late-call-that-sealed-la-salle-s-win-vs-nu-2236">READ: Commissioner sees no controversy in late call that sealed La Salle&#x27;s win vs. NU</a></div>La Salle indeed left it all on the floor, with Shane Reterta stepping up to pour in 21 points, 18 receptions, and 15 digs. Shevana Laput was likewise solid with 16 markers, while Angel Canino and Amie Provido each put up 15 to secure the victory.Prior to Panique&#x27;s costly error in the end game, the two squads exchanged blows early in the fifth frame, but it was Laput&#x27;s cross-court kill that put La Salle at match point.It was also Laput&#x27;s fellow veterans who stepped up in a pivotal stretch in the fourth set when they were down 21-23.In that sequence, Provido scored on back-to-back possessions to tie the set and keep La Salle alive. Mikole Reyes then delivered an ace, while Canino forced the decider after completing a kill that went through NU&#x27;s blockers.This eventually paved the way for the Lady Spikers to complete a season sweep — the first in the UAAP since 2022, when, coincidentally, the Lady Bulldogs won all their assignments en route to the Season 84 title.It was also La Salle&#x27;s first perfect elimination-round run since Season 76 (2013-14), but the Lady Spikers will look to reverse the outcome of that year, when they succumbed to rival Ateneo de Manila University in the Finals.The Ramil de Jesus-mentored team now awaits the winner of the stepladder semifinals. NU and Adamson University are already in, while University of Santo Tomas (8-5) and Far Eastern University (7-6) are still in contention for the last slot.However, the Lady Bulldogs, who absorbed their fourth loss against nine wins, are not yet assured of the second spot.NU, Adamson, and UST could still end up with identical 9-5 records depending on the results of Wednesday&#x27;s games at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.In this scenario, the Golden Tigresses will settle for the fourth spot, while NU and Adamson will figure in a playoff for the second seed. This would also eliminate FEU even if it wins against Ateneo.The safest route for NU is to defeat UST on Wednesday, and the Nationalians hope their stars can at least replicate their performance against La Salle.Vange Alinsug led the two-time defending champions with 22 points, 12 receptions, and 12 digs, while Panique finished with 19 markers and six digs.Equally admirable were Shaira Jardio, who had 35 excellent digs; Chammy Maaya, who listed 15 points with five blocks; and Lams Lamina, who tossed 32 excellent sets.What NU will look to avoid is committing 28 errors anew, four of which came in the fifth frame.

La Salle clinched an outright Finals berth in #UAAPSeason88 women’s volleyball after a drama-filled victory over National U.

La Salle clinched an outright Finals berth in #UAAPSeason88 women’s volleyball after a drama-filled victory over National U.

SWEEP COMPLETE: La Salle is Finals-bound after dramatic win vs. National U

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SWEEP COMPLETE: La Salle is Finals-bound after dramatic win vs. National U

Rom Anzures,

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Published April 19, 2026 07:57 PM PHT

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Updated April 20, 2026 12:42 AM PHT

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