Defending champions NU Lady Bulldogs will be hard-pressed to avoid a third loss in their title defense bid in UAAP Season 87.
Bella Belen and the NU Lady Bulldogs are looking to get back on track as they take on the UE Lady Warriors in the opening match of the week on Wednesday, April 9, at the Philsports Arena in UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball.
Coming off a stinging defeat to Adamson that dropped them to 9-2, the defending champions are eyeing a strong response—and a definitive step toward Final Four qualification—against a UE squad still in search of its first win this season.
NU has already fallen to lower-ranked teams twice this year, and with the Lady Warriors (0-11) desperate to avoid a winless campaign, the Lady Bulldogs cannot afford to let their guard down.
Belen, who remains the team’s focal point on offense, will be counted on to steady the ship and assert NU’s championship pedigree early.
On the other side, UE and veteran Khy Cepada will embrace the role of spoiler in what shapes up to be a classic David vs. Goliath battle.
Despite a winless record, the Lady Warriors have shown glimpses of competitive fire throughout the season and will be eager to turn that into something tangible.
With both teams hungry for a bounce-back win, expect fireworks to fly in Pasig as the race to the Final Four tightens.
(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.]