MANILA, Philippines - University of the East hacked out a surprisingly easy 25-21, 25-15, 25-19 victory over thrice-to-beat National University to steal Game 1 of the UAAP boys volleyball championship series at the Adamson University gym yesterday.
Losing nine players, including the entire starting six, to graduation from last year’s championship squad, the Junior Warriors looked doomed after finishing only second in the double-round eliminations and entered the Finals as underdogs.
But in the opener, UE is primed for another crown.
Seeking to extend their reign to 12 years, the Junior Warriors used their tremendous championship experience, needing only one hour and 13 minutes to pin the Bullpups their first loss of the season.