The undefeated defending champions were tested early in Season 85.
The NU Lady Bulldogs had to dig deep to survive a furious Adamson Lady Falcons comeback in a five-set thriller in the UAAP Women's Volleyball Tournament, 25-22, 25-19, 25-27, 22-25, 15-10.
Leading by only one point in the deciding set, the defending champions banked on a 5-1 run to seal the match via a Camille Lamina ace.
Alyssa Solomon led all scorers with a career-high 28 points. Although, she wasn't thrilled the match went on to a decider.
"May kailangan pa rin kaming improve everyday sa training siguro, doon kami magpupukpok. Sa akin kasi ayaw ko nang maranasan 'yung ganyang five sets," Solomon said.
Lady Bulldog Princess Anne Robles admitted the unbeaten squad may have felt a little frustrated. The Bulldogs are on track to sweep Adamson before the Lady Falcons edged NU in sets three and four.
"Siguro na-frustrate lang kami, kaunti, kasi ayun nga, pero magandang laban. Magandang experience," Robles said.
"Madami pa kaming ii-improve sa training namin, sa laro."