In a much-anticipated opening match of the UAAP Season 85 women's volleyball tournament, the NU Lady Bulldogs kicked off their title defense with a spectacular straight-set win over the Ateneo Blue Eagles.

Alyssa Solomon received match honors with the Best Player of the Game with 12 points, 10 attacks, 1 block, and 1 ace.

Fans who missed the game can catch the highlights and all the upcoming UAAP volleyball action on One Sports and the Varsity Channel, available on Cignal CH. 263 HD and on Cignal Play Premium.