DAVAO CITY – Defending champion National University cruised to a 25-9, 25-12, 25-14, victory over Davao Selection in the 2025 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals Davao Leg Saturday at the University of Southeastern Philippines Gym here.
The power-hitting duo of skipper Vange Alinsug and rookie Sam Cantada showed the way in the Lady Bulldogs’ second win in as many outings to move on the cusp of extending their rule in the tournament backed by Shakey’s Pizza Parlor, Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken, Potato Corner and R and B Milk Tea.
Alinsug finished with 13 points on 10 attacks, two aces and a kill block for NU.
Cantada, the 2025 Shakey’s Girls Invitational Volleyball League MVP, fired 13 markers coming off eight spikes, three service winners and two kill blocks.
Rookie Harlyn Serneche added eight points, Chams Maaya scored seven while Alexa Mata earned four of her five points from the service area for the Lady Bulldogs.
NU dominated the Davaoenas right from the opening serve as it primed up for an explosive showdown against the also undefeated University of the Philippines in the final playdate of the round robin format on Sunday.
The Lady Maroons likewise streaked to their second win with a 25-16, 27-25, 25-12 win over the gritty Notre Dame of Dadiangas University,
Grizzled veteran Niña Ytang displayed maturity and composure in keeping the Fighting Maroons together in the extended second set to overhaul a seven-point deficit before dominating the Lady Kingfishers in the third frame.
Ytang fired 13 points, seven in the second set, off eight attacks three aces and two kill blocks for UP.
“Magandang exposure para sa mga bago naming players ito. Marami kaming natutunan and naayos na posisyon,” said Lady Bulldogs assistant coach Alvin Dumalaog.
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