Perfection achieved. De La Salle University finally reached lucky No. 13.
The Lady Spikers completed a flawless campaign in the UAAP Season 88 Collegiate Women’s Volleyball Tournament after dethroning the National University Lady Bulldogs in Game 2 of the Finals, 25-22, 25-16, 25-16, on Saturday.
La Salle ended a three-year title drought and captured its 13th championship in the division in front of a roaring crowd of 17,596 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
The Lady Spikers also became the first team since the Season 84 (2022) NU Lady Bulldogs to complete a perfect 16-0 season. They joined the Season 77 Ateneo Lady Eagles and the Season 84 Lady Bulldogs as the only teams in the Final Four era to finish the tournament undefeated at 16-0.
The title run likewise marked La Salle’s first tournament sweep since Season 67 (2004), when the Lady Spikers went 14-0 and were declared automatic champions after the elimination round.
It was total domination from La Salle, which also swept Game 1 last Wednesday, 25-23, 25-18, 25-18.
Meanwhile, the Lady Bulldogs settled for the silver medal after ruling the league for the past two seasons.
The Finals also marked the final game in an NU uniform for veterans Camilla Lamina and Alexa Mata.
