NU Lady Bullpups Overcome UST to Open UAAP Title Defense Strong

National University-Nazareth School began its UAAP Season 88 girls’ volleyball title defense with a gritty comeback victory over University of Santo Tomas, 22-25, 32-30, 25-21, 25-21, at the Blue Eagle Gym. Led by Diza Berayo’s 24-point explosion and key plays from Akeyla Bartolabac and Ysabella Cruz, the Lady Bullpups turned the tide after dropping the opening set.

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National University-Nazareth School began its UAAP Season 88 girls’ volleyball title defense with a gritty comeback victory over University of Santo Tomas, 22-25, 32-30, 25-21, 25-21, at the Blue Eagle Gym. Led by Diza Berayo’s 24-point explosion and key plays from Akeyla Bartolabac and Ysabella Cruz, the Lady Bullpups turned the tide after dropping the opening set.

UST fought back with strong performances from Patricia Mendoza and Nicole Pelaez, but NU’s composure and resilience proved decisive. Meanwhile, Adamson, UPIS, and De La Salle Zobel also opened their campaigns with impressive straight-set victories, setting the tone for an action-packed tournament.

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