MANILA, Philippines -- Coming off the preseason with two championships, the UP Lady Maroons were early favorites entering the the 81st UAAP women's volleyball tournament.
After a stellar showdown against defending champions DLSU, the Diliman-based squad suffered back-to-back losses. The Lady Maroons finished the first round on a high note, besting Adamson University in four sets.
But State U is set to face a tall order to start the second half of the season. With revenge on their minds, DLSU will be determined to bring down the Lady Maroons in their second round encounter.
Hours before the much-awaited showdown against the Lady Spikers, get to know what's in the bag of one of State U's rookie liberos Mirgie Bautista.