Fighting Maroons tame Lady Bulldogs in 5-setter

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Fighting Maroons tame Lady Bulldogs in 5-setter  Bella Belen and the defending champs NU Lady Bulldogs suffer an upset 24-26, 25-23, 25-17, 23-25, 12-15  in the hands of the UP Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Center on March 26, 2025. Belen, the reigning MVP, pumped 21 points, 13 digs, and 12 receptions for league-leading NU which lost for the first time this season. Fifth seed UP improved to 4-5.  VIDEO BY NIEL MASOY  Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe  Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net     Follow us:  Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook  Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram  Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter  DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion    Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital    Check out our Podcasts:  Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify  Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts  Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic  Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer  Stitcher: https://tmt.ph/stitcher Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein   #TheManilaTimes #TMTNews #UAAP #Sports

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00:00We're okay now because we talked about what happened in the game.

00:05And UP did a really good job, especially E-Town.

00:10Their performance was good, but I think we should've done better in our team.

00:19So maybe there's something missing in our part, and at the same time, UP did a good job.

00:29So yeah, it's really confusing.

00:32So we already talked about what adjustments we should make in this game.

00:38Of course, it's painful and sad because we talked about how we shouldn't lose so easily.

00:52We should've fought harder because I think we can do it, we can win.

00:59Coach said that other teams that lose a lot are happy.

01:04We should still be positive because we're still in 8th place.

01:10We're still in rank 1.

01:14So we should look at the positive side that we need to catch up twice to beat.

01:20And the next games are really important.

01:23Maybe there's a little bit of pressure.

01:32Maybe it's a blessing in disguise to get rid of the pressure.

01:36That's what Coach Sherwin said earlier.

01:38There should be no pressure.

01:40We shouldn't think too much.

01:45Last night, I told my teammates that UP definitely wants to win.

01:51Because they came from a loss.

01:53They're 5 sets ahead of us.

01:55So it's important for every team to win.

01:59Last night, I reminded my team that our opponents are different UP team.

02:04Because in the first round, Nina wasn't there because she was injured.

02:09So now she's here.

02:11I told my teammates that our opponents are different UP team.

02:13They want to fight and win.

02:15So how are we going to handle that?

02:18And earlier, I saw a glimpse that the team is not prepared.

02:25I don't know. I can't really explain what happened to our team.

02:32Because UP played well.

02:34We didn't respond.

02:36We didn't follow what they did well.

02:38We'll try to figure it out.

02:41Because we still have a few days for our next game.

02:47Maybe we can figure out what should have happened.

02:54And what shouldn't have happened.

02:56Maybe it didn't start there.

02:59In the 4th set, we had a chance to end the game.

03:04But we didn't do it.

03:06Our coach always tells us that if we make a mistake, we have to move on.

03:10Until the game is not over, until we can still win,

03:14our confidence in ourselves and our team should not be lost.

03:19Even if we make a mistake, it won't be lost.

03:25Because of course, you want to get points for your team.

03:28Maybe we'll be more diligent in training.

03:32Because I always believe that everything starts in training.

03:36What you do in training is what you do in the game.

03:39If you spread out in training, you'll be like that in the game.

03:42Maybe now that we lost,

03:44the mindset of each of us is how can we get up?

03:48How can we get up from our defeat?

03:50Because it's not a super bad game.

03:53Because we're in the 5th set.

03:55We have a chance to win the game.

03:57So maybe a little adjustment.

03:59Especially if our next game is in the FEU.

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