NAZARETH School of National University outlasted erstwhile co-leader Adamson University, 27-29, 25-22, 25-13, 25-17, to complete a first round sweep in UAAP Season 85 High School Girls’ Volleyball tournament, Tuesday at the Paco Arena.
The win not only puts the Lady Bullpups alone on top at 5-0, but extended the Bustillos-based squad’s winning streak to 19 matches dating back from 2019 (Season 82) where they went 14-0.
The Baby Falcons on the other hand slipped to 4-1 in second place .
Far Eastern University-Diliman, a 26-24, 25-14, 25-18, winner over De La Salle Zobel, keeps its third spot in the standings at 3-2.
University of Santo Tomas was the other victor as they repulsed University of the Philippines Integrated School to snap a three-game skid, 25-11, 25-8, 25-13.
UST is at 2-3 in fourth place, while DLSZ and UPIS are at 1-4 and 0-5, respectively.