Lady Archers humble NU rivals for Round 1 sweepMANILA, Philippines — La Salle delivered a statement game in its much-awaited rematch with reigning champion National U, scoring a 25-21, 25-19, 19-25, 25-17 romp to complete a first-round sweep in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball yesterday at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Lady Spikers yielded only a single set to the back-to-back titleholders marked by a 15-3 runaway salvo in the fourth set for the convincing win before an 18,351-strong crowd. La Salle will head into the second round unscathed at 7-0, in full control of the race after losing only four sets in total for a good start to its redemption tour from a bridesmaid finish to NU last season. Earlier, Adamson whipped the Casiey Dongallo-less University of the Philippines, 25-18, 25-16, 25-19, and forged a three-way tie at third spot with Santo Tomas and Far Eastern U at 4-3. Nigerian spiker Frances Mordi hammered 18 points while national team player Shaina Nitura added 14 as the Lady Falcons notched their best first-round record in three seasons.

Source: Philippine Star March 15, 2026 16:02 UTC