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De La Salle University against National University in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball Finals. UAAP Media.

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778063782375UAAP 88 WVB Finals G1 DLSU vs. NU- DLSU-3037.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>De La Salle University against National University in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball Finals. UAAP Media.</div>MANILA (UPDATED) — De La Salle University reasserted its mastery over National University to inch closer to clinching the UAAP Season 88 women&#x27;s volleyball crown and completing a season sweep.The Lady Spikers swept the Lady Bulldogs, 25-23, 25-18, 25-18, in Game 1 of their best-of-three Finals series in front of 15,056 fans on Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.Angel Canino led La Salle with 17 points, nine digs, and five receptions, while Shane Reterta was just as solid with 11 markers, 23 receptions, and nine digs as they moved a step towards winning their 13th championship.&quot;Mabagal yung start namin, pero naka-adjust naman yung team at na-handle na nila yung pressure,&quot; said La Salle head coach Ramil de Jesus. &quot;Merong disadvantage at advantage yung pahinga namin. Nung stepladder, nama-master ng ibang teams yung pressure. Tapos kami sa tuneup lang, so sinabi ko sa kanila, kailangan naming masabayan yung kalaban.&quot;The Taft-based hitters will look to sustain this approach as they gun for the sweep on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. at the same Pasay venue, where maintaining their composure in crucial stretches will be key.As La Salle trailed 14-15 in the third set, the Lady Spikers unleashed nine straight points in a surge that was halted by an Amie Provido block, giving them a 23-15 advantage.The Lady Bulldogs scored two straight points to show signs of life, but Reterta responded with a block, while Arah Panique&#x27;s attack went long, sealing the victory for the Lady Spikers.Earlier, after facing a 9-14 deficit in the opening set, La Salle mounted a 16-to-nine run to take the frame and build momentum that carried them through most of the match.Although the Lady Bulldogs opened the third set with four unanswered points, the Lady Spikers regained control and took a 16-15 lead off a net fault by Vange Alinsug—an edge they would not relinquish.Provido finished with 12 points, including four blocks, while Shevana Laput added 11 markers. Eshana Nunag orchestrated the offense with 19 excellent sets and one point in the win.On the other hand, Panique led the three-peat-seeking Lady Bulldogs with 18 points, but their title hopes took a hit due to costly errors.Alinsug had 12 markers and five digs, while rookie Sam Cantada was limited to two points, converting just one of her 18 attack attempts.<div> </div><div> </div>

De La Salle University reasserted its mastery of National University to move closer to clinching the #UAAPSeason88 women’s volleyball crown and completing a season sweep.

De La Salle University reasserted its mastery of National University to move closer to clinching the #UAAPSeason88 women’s volleyball crown and completing a season sweep.

UAAP: La Salle reasserts mastery of National U, inches closer to Season 88 crown

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UAAP: La Salle reasserts mastery of National U, inches closer to Season 88 crown

Rom Anzures,

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Published May 06, 2026 06:46 PM PHT

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Updated May 06, 2026 08:10 PM PHT

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