The also-ran UE Lady Warriors try to barge into the win column in UAAP Season 87 with a win over defending champions NU.
Khy Cepada and the UE Lady Warriors are determined to break through as they face off against defending champions NU Lady Bulldogs on Wednesday, April 9, at the Philsports Arena in UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball action.
Still in search of their first win of the season at 0-11, the Lady Warriors will try to snap their slump against a powerhouse NU squad reeling from a tough loss—making it a high-stakes clash between a determined underdog and a wounded giant.
UE has shown flashes of promise throughout the season, but victory has remained elusive.
With Cepada continuing to serve as the team’s emotional and offensive anchor, the Lady Warriors hope to finally connect the dots and turn grit into results.
But the task won’t be easy.
At 9-2, the Lady Bulldogs are still safely in Final Four territory but have dropped games to lower-ranked teams—adding pressure to avoid another stunning upset.
Bella Belen and company are expected to come out firing in a bid to regain momentum entering the final stretch of eliminations.
With pride, redemption, and momentum on the line, both teams are bracing for a fight to start the week’s slate of games.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]