Undefeated National University-Nazareth School eased past Gracel Christian College Foundation, 25-21, 25-17, to sweep Group A at the close of the 2023 Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League elimination round yesterday at the San Andres Gym in Manila.
The Lady Bullpups won all of its assignments to march into the crossover quarterfinals beaming with confidence.
Kianne Louie Olango and Yesha Noceja connived with eight points each to spearhead NU with Bienne Louise Bansil adding seven. Robielle Angela Silla and Celine Marsh threw in six points apiece.
Also advancing in the next round unscathed was California Academy after trouncing Arellano University, 25-11, 25-20, behind Casiey Monique Dongallo’s 24 points in Group C of the 16-team GVIL.
Quarterfinals action begins today at the same venue.
Far Eastern University-Diliman (2-1) finished second behind California Academy in Group C to also qualify in the knockout playoffs.
In Pool D, the University of Santo Tomas (2-1) booked its own ticket as the No. 2 seed after a stunning win over La Salle Zobel (1-2), 25-19, 25-20, in the battle of UAAP powerhouse squads.
Bacolod Tay Tung High School (2-0) and Naga College Foundation (2-0), likewise, enjoy an inside track to the quarterfinals in Pools B and D, respectively. Other teams are still vying for spots in the next round as of press time.
