NATIONAL University punctuated its supremacy with a straight sets domination of De La Salle University 25-23, 25-20, 25-20 in the winner-take-all finale to annex the Shakey’s Super League Collegiate Pre-season Championship title at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum last Saturday night.
Tournament Most Valuable Player Alyssa Solomon led the Lady Bulldogs’ assault as they asserted their mastery over the Lady Spikers to complete an 8-game sweep of the tournament supported by the Philippine Sports Commission, Commission on Higher Education, Team Rebel Sports, Mikasa, F2 Logistics, United Auctioneers, Cherrylume, Eurotel, UPLive, Dr. J Rubbing Alcohol, Toby’s Sports and Nature’s Spring.
Solomon, who also grabbed the Best Opposite Spiker award, finished with 14 points she collected from 10 kills, three aces and a kill block for NU.
Second Best Outside hitter Bella Belen and Ces Robles added 10 and nine markers, respectively, for the Lady Bulldogs in the all-to-play competition featuring all 10 teams from the NCAA and eight UAAP squads.
From their starters to its bench mob led by promising rookie Vangie Alinsug and reserve setter Joyme Cagande, NUS’ depth and firepower proved to be too much for the Lady Spikers, who played sans veterans Jolina Dela Cruz, libero Justine Jazareno and Matet Espina who played in the UAAP Season 85 beach volleyball tournament.
