NU asserts mastery over La Salle for Shakey's Super League crown; Alyssa Solomon named MVP

National University swept De La Salle University, 25-23, 25-20, 25-20, to take home the Shakey's Super League crown on Saturday at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.

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Alyssa Solomon, who was also named as the Most Valuable Player, tallied 14 points, while Michaela Belen and Ces Robles chipped in 10 and 9 points, respectively, in the Lady Bulldogs' win.

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Angel Canino led the Lady Spikers with 14 points while Thea Gagate and Alleiah Malaluan made 8 and 7 points, respectively. 

Meanwhile, Adamson University outlasted University of Santo Tomas in a five-setter, 25-27, 25-20, 16-25, 25-22, 15-11, to take home the bronze medal.

Individual awardees in the tournament include:

Angel Canino (DLSU) - First best outside spiker
Mhicaela Belen (NU) - Second best outside spiker
Thea Gagate (DLSU) - First best middle blocker
Sheena Toring (NU) - 2nd best middle blocker
Louie Romero (AdU) - Best setter 
Alyssa Solomon (NU) - Best opposite spiker
Bernadette Pepito (UST) - Best libero

The Shakey's Super League is a preseason tournament as collegiate leagues like the UAAP and the NCAA start their regular volleyball seasons early 2023.

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