MANILA, Philippines — Easy to point out how the NU Lady Bulldogs' hitters keyed the defending champs' 23-25, 25-17, 19-25, 25-18, 15-9 win over the UST Golden Tigresses at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament.

Of course, Alyssa Solomon, Vangie Alinsug, and reigning MVP Bella Belen did their usual thing but what made them work was the steady and balanced playmaking of setter Lams Lamina, who tossed 33 excellent sets for NU which beat UST for the fourth straight time dating back to second round of last season.