DE LA SALLE-College of Saint Benilde outclassed Arellano University, 25-21, 25-11, 25-10, in Game One of the Finals on Wednesday at the Filoil EcoOil Center to move one win closer from sweeping Season 97 and capturing the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) women's volleyball crown.

Gayle Pascual unleashed 17 points on 13 attacks, three blocks, and one service ace to lead the Lady Blazers, who stretched their unbeaten streak to 10 games this season and to 17 games dating back to the pandemic-scrapped Season 95.