BELLA BELEN pulled off another all-around game as National University (NU) beat University of the East (UE), 25-13, 25-19, 25-16, to remain spotless in five matches in University Athletic Association of the Philippines Season 86 women’s volleyball action at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday.
Belen had 11 points, 10 digs and five excellent receptions in the victory where all 12 regular rotation players fielded by coach Norman Miguel scored.
“We’re happy that everyone’s contributing for the team,” Belen said. “We’e not building a star player, we want everybody to step up.”
Vange Alinsug added nine points, Aishat Bello and Kaye Bombita contributed seven and five points, respectively, while Camilla Lamina and rookie Abe Pono took turns orchestrating plays for NU for a combined 17 excellent sets.
“We’re happy with this streak,” Miguel said. “And everyone’s contributing.”
The victory warmed up the Lady Bulldogs for their confrontation with the De La Salle Lady Spikers, a rematch of last season’s finals, this Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Casiey Dongallo was limited to a season-low 11 points—10 of 52 attacks—and a block for UE, which dropped to 1-5 won-lost, a record they could improve against winless University of the Philippines also on Saturday.
The Lady Warriors fought hard in the second set with a 6-2 lead but Bombita, Chams Maaya and Belen doused water on the uprising.