The NU Lady Bulldogs celebrate a point against EAC in the 2025 SSL Preseason Unity Cup, September 28, 2025 at the Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan. Handout/Shakey's
MANILA -- National University stamped its class over Emilio Aguinaldo College for a promising start to their campaign in the 2025 Shakey's League (SSL) Preseason Unity Cup on Sunday.
The Lady Bulldogs cruised to a 25-14, 25-15, 25-14 triumph at the Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan, with 12 players all contributing at least a point for head coach Regine Diego's side.
Celine Marsh and converted opposite Pat Salazar each fired seven points to lead the way for the Lady Bulldogs, who are seeking a fourth straight crown in the preseason competition.
"Actually, middle ako pero kahapon lang ako trinansfer sa opposite. Wala namang bago, yung system same pa rin pero sa training nililinis lang namin 'yung galaw namin," said Salazar, who scored all of her points from kills.
NU, which was in control from start to finish, peppered EAC with 45 kills and got 25 free points off the Lady Generals’ errors in the lopsided match.
Denesse Daylisan had six points while Chams Maaya and Kaye Bombita posted five markers each for the Lady Bulldogs, who barely felt the absence of top rookie Sam Cantada and the cold outing of Vange Alinsug.
NU joined San Beda University at the top of Pool A in the group stage of the competition.
EAC slipped to a 0-2 slate and was pushed to the brink of elimination.
Cara Dayanan, Alessandra Rasonable, Shamira Pantoja and Ashley Toriado registered three points each to lead the Lady Generals, who only had 18 attack points.